Center Party does not want to cut back on the EU's extensive agricultural budget. This makes them stand out among Swedish parties.
Agricultural policy will be a major issue for the next EU parliament, which will decide what will apply when the current budget expires in 2027.
Today, agriculture accounts for around a third of the EU's total budget. It's unreasonable to spend so much money on a single sector, most Swedish parties think. But not the Center Party.
Wiesner points out that around 1,000 Swedish farmers are forced to shut down every year.
Wiesner wants to change the current system, which is largely based on area. The bigger the farm, the more support. If not, the system must be changed, and when Ukraine joins the EU. There, farms are enormous and would otherwise be a budget hole.
C wants to redirect funds to how much environmental and climate benefit farms contribute, for example, through grazing meadows or cover crops. But more changes are needed.
During the spring, farmers' tractors blocked several European capitals. Anger is great against rule-making and poor profitability.
The European Commission proposed various relaxations quickly, and now there is a concern that politicians will not dare to impose climate requirements on agriculture, which is a major emitter of greenhouse gases.
So, it will be a conflict for Emma Wiesner to support farmers and prioritize the climate?
Next parliamentary period, the EU will decide on a new climate target for 2040. C wants to reduce emissions more than the 90% proposed by the Commission. For the equation to work, agriculture must also reduce its emissions.
The most important thing in the future will be to keep up the pressure on climate work, Emma Wiesner believes.
One of the Center Party's proposals is to introduce a climate lock. Just like EU countries can be fined for lacking democracy, C wants countries that do not meet their climate targets to lose EU support.
C is also pushing for fossil fuels to be phased out and wants to speed up the pace to get rid of plastic and other fossil materials in various products.
31 years old.
Born in Västerås, but now living in Stockholm and Brussels.
Civil engineer focused on energy.
Has been a member of the European Parliament since 2021, when she replaced Fredrick Federley, who suddenly left.
Most important issue: Climate and Ukraine
Sits on the Environment Committee, substitute member of the Agriculture and Industry Committees.
1. Do you agree with the EU Commission's new proposal for a climate target - 90% reduction in emissions by 2040?
Wants tougher requirements - 95% reduction in emissions.
2. Should the EU strive to establish refugee reception centers outside the EU?
No
3. Should the EU budget be allowed to grow?
Yes, if it's to support Ukraine long-term. But fundamentally, C is a budgetary restrictive line.
4. Should the EU build its own military capacity?
No
5. Should TikTok be banned in the EU?
No
Exclude member states that do not uphold democratic principles, for example, Hungary.
Increased support for Ukraine with money and military equipment, no upper limit.
Introduce a climate lock on the EU budget - countries that do not meet their climate commitments will not receive EU support.
Introduce a new climate target for the EU's emissions to reduce by 95% by 2040, compared to 1990's emissions.
Phase out all use of fossil fuels for energy production from 2035.
No cooperation with nationalists or extreme right-wing groups. Does not want to work with the Liberal Group in Parliament due to the government's cooperation with SD.
Swedish forestry policy should be shaped in Sweden, not in the EU.
A larger share of the EU's agricultural budget should go to replacing environmental and climate benefits.
Write in the right to abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Say no to "chat control", protect personal integrity.
Source: Center Party
