Left Party (Sweden)

The Left Party (Vänsterpartiet) is a political party in Sweden that promotes socialist and feminist ideals. Founded in 1917, it originally emerged from the labor movement and has historically advocated for workers' rights, social equality, and environmental sustainability. The party seeks to enhance public services like healthcare and education while reducing income inequality. It also emphasizes issues such as climate change, anti-discrimination, and social justice. The Left Party holds a position on the left of the political spectrum and often collaborates with other left-leaning parties in the Swedish Parliament to influence policy.