The leader of Sweden's Green Party, Märta Stenevi, will hold a press conference on April 16. Sources within the party confirm she will announce a major, non-violent direct action targeting the Preemraff oil refinery in Lysekil. The action is framed as a protest against the Swedish government's revised fossil fuel subsidies. Stenevi is expected to say, "We are out of time for polite requests." This planned protest is scheduled for the morning of April 17. It coincides with the start of Earth Day events globally and is part of a coordinated climate protest planned for Earth Day itself on April 22.
The announcement by a key political figure targeting a major industrial site is generating immediate news coverage. Police in the Västra Götaland region have been formally notified of the planned gathering. The announcement signals a shift in tactics for the Green Party within the Swedish Parliament, moving beyond traditional parliamentary debate at the Riksdag building. The action directly challenges recent Riksdag decisions and government policy from Rosenbad, the government offices.
The protest focuses on the Preemraff refinery, an industrial facility. The Green Party's stance opposes the current administration's support for fossil fuel industries. This planned demonstration highlights ongoing political tensions over climate policy in Stockholm. The party is leveraging direct action to influence public debate and government policy in Sweden.