The Liberals' Regional Programme for Västra Götaland 2026–2030 - Västsverige The Liberals' Regional Programme for Västra Götaland 2026

Freedom, opportunity and quality of life

The Liberals want Västra Götaland to be a region where everyone has the freedom to shape their own future. High-quality healthcare, reliable public transport, strong economic growth and equal access to education should be available wherever you live.

Our regional programme is built on liberal values: freedom, responsibility and equal opportunity.

Better healthcare

Healthcare is our highest priority.

Everyone should receive care when they need it, not after months of waiting. We want to:

reduce waiting times
strengthen primary care
ensure every resident has access to a personal family doctor
improve continuity throughout the healthcare system

Patients should always come first.

Growth through knowledge and innovation

Knowledge creates opportunity.

Västra Götaland should remain one of Europe’s leading regions for research, innovation and advanced industry. We want to:

support entrepreneurship and business growth
strengthen cooperation between universities and industry
create more highly qualified jobs
encourage investment in research and new technologies

Economic growth makes it possible to invest in healthcare, education and welfare.

Reliable transport across the region

People should be free to live, work and study wherever they choose.

That requires a transport system that works every day. We want:

reliable public transport
modern railways
well-maintained roads
stronger connections between cities, towns and rural communities

Better infrastructure strengthens both regional development and everyday life.

An open and inclusive society

Everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed.

The Liberals support policies that promote:

integration
equal opportunities
education
participation in society

Background should never determine a person’s future.

Culture and democracy

Culture strengthens freedom.

Libraries, museums, theatres and cultural institutions help build knowledge, creativity and democratic values. We support artistic freedom and want cultural opportunities to be available throughout Västra Götaland.

Climate action through innovation

Climate policy should combine environmental responsibility with economic growth.

We support:

clean energy
electrification
sustainable industry
new environmental technologies

Innovation is the strongest driver of the green transition.

Security and preparedness

The region must be prepared for future challenges.

We want to strengthen:

civil preparedness
resilient infrastructure
secure digital systems
healthcare preparedness during crises and emergencies

A resilient region protects both people and essential services.

For your freedom

For the Liberals, politics is about expanding people’s opportunities.

Our vision is a stronger, more innovative and more inclusive Västra Götaland where freedom, responsibility and equal opportunity enable every individual to thrive.

Together, we can build a region that offers better healthcare, stronger growth, sustainable development and greater freedom for everyone.

For your freedom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Liberals’ main priorities in Västra Götaland?

Our highest priorities are better healthcare, shorter waiting times and stronger primary care.

How do the Liberals want to improve healthcare?

We want to reduce waiting times, strengthen primary care and ensure every resident has access to a personal family doctor who provides continuity and long-term care. Healthcare should be accessible, patient-centred and available when people need it.

Why is innovation important for Västra Götaland?

Innovation creates jobs, strengthens competitiveness and supports sustainable economic growth. We want Västra Götaland to remain one of Europe’s leading regions for research, advanced industry and entrepreneurship.

What is the Liberals’ vision for public transport?

We want reliable public transport, modern railways, well-maintained roads and better connections between cities, towns and rural communities so that people can live, work and study throughout the region.

How will the Liberals support climate action?

We believe climate policy should be driven by science, technology and innovation. We support clean energy, electrification, sustainable industry and environmental technologies that reduce emissions while strengthening economic growth.

What does the Liberals mean by an open and inclusive society?

Everyone should have equal opportunities regardless of their background, gender or where they were born. We support education, integration and policies that enable every individual to participate fully in society.

Why is culture part of the regional programme?

Culture strengthens education, creativity and democracy. We support independent cultural institutions, artistic freedom and access to libraries, museums, theatres and cultural activities throughout Västra Götaland.

How will the region become better prepared for future crises?

We want stronger civil preparedness, resilient infrastructure, secure digital systems and healthcare that can respond effectively during emergencies and major disruptions.

Why should I vote for the Liberals in the regional election?

Because we believe every person deserves the freedom and opportunity to build their own future. Through better healthcare, stronger economic growth, sustainable development and equal opportunity, we want to create a region where everyone can succeed.