Can the Swedish prime minister’s new podcast improve his fortunes in this year’s election?

The Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has launched a new podcast called Ring statsministern! (Call the prime minister!) to connect with voters ahead of the September general election. The podcast aims to provide a direct line to the prime minister, allowing listeners to pose questions and share experiences. In recent episodes, Kristersson has answered calls on topics such as his personal drinking habits and his government's decision-making process. Critics argue that launching a podcast may not be enough to improve Kristersson's fortunes in the election, given his declining confidence poll numbers. The Sweden Democrats party, led by Jimmie Åkesson, is closing the gap with Kristersson in terms of trust, according to a December poll.

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