The Christian Democrats (Kristdemokraterna or KD) is a political party in Sweden. The party was founded in the 1960s but did not enter parliament until 1985 in an electoral alliance with the Centre Party and on their own accord in 1991. The leader since April 3 2004 is Göran Hägglund. He succeeded Alf Svensson, who had been the party's leader since 1973.

Ideologically it is a Nordic Christian Democrat party, having a big part of their voter base among those who belong to free churches - Methodists, Baptists, etc. They seek better ethical practices in government and the teaching of traditional values in the schools. They also want to improve care for the elderly and have an extensive family policy program.

See also

• Government of Sweden
• Parliament of Sweden
• Elections in Sweden
• European Peoples Party/European Democrats

References

• United States Department of State - Sweden

External links

• Kristdemokraterna - Official site