Sweden
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Sweden's rank movement over the last 30 days
Score Analysis
Analysis of Sweden's policy signalling profile
Sweden achieves a WokeMeter assessment score of 77, maintaining its position at the top of the global rankings. This score reflects Sweden's extensive commitment to policy signalling intensity, particularly in areas such as climate activism, DEI policies, and LGBTQIA+ rights. The presence of prominent climate activists like Greta Thunberg and the country's leadership in environmental movements significantly contribute to its high score. Moreover, Sweden's strong institutional DEI policies, progressive education frameworks, and comprehensive LGBTQIA+ protections underline its sustained signalling intensity. The overall score reflects a robust alignment with Western-style progressive policies, particularly in areas of institutional focus and regulatory frameworks.
The dimension scores present a uniform pattern, with each category scoring approximately 77, indicating consistent policy signalling across various dimensions. The Institutional DEI Policy Intensity and Speech & Expression Climate dimensions, both weighted heavily, align with Sweden's broader commitment to inclusive and diverse practices. Education & Curriculum Signalling, along with Media & Platform Moderation, reflect the country's emphasis on progressive education and content regulation. Legislative/Regulatory Activism and Corporate/Investor Signalling further demonstrate Sweden's comprehensive approach to embedding signalling intensity across sectors. This consistent pattern across dimensions illustrates Sweden's pervasive institutional focus and regulatory commitment to maintaining high policy signalling intensity.
Score Breakdown by Dimension
Weighted components of the composite score
Recent Events
Events that influenced this country's score
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A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.
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