Jan Björklund on brexit: “The greatest challenge” – Expressen

Jan Björklund opens Almedalsveckan.

This year he turns his gaze outside Sweden – and warns of the consequences of Brexit.

– We need more Europe , not less, says the L-leader who puts forward eight proposals for a stronger Europe.

Already on Swedish Radio on Sunday morning breakade Jan Björklund focus for the day: brexit and consequences of the British referendum last week.

– the worst is not for Britain. The worst thing is if this is a resolution of the European cooperation. There is such a risk, warned L wire.

On the Liberals press conference in the afternoon developed L wire reasoning. With him were eight proposals for a stronger Europe, he wants to see more of the Union, not less. There is a line in contrast to most other parliamentary parties.

– Several party leaders, including those in my alliance, agree on the need for more red cards. It means the right of veto and that means that it weakens cooperation.

Among other things, the EU needs to get better at working together on climate change, terrorism, relations with Russia and migration, consider L.

– we must jointly stand up to Putin and Russia. Putin was probably one of those who applauded most for the referendum, says Bjorklund.

Björklund wants Sweden to join the EU banking union. The Union has been created to reduce the risk that banks face financial problems and includes euro countries.

But other EU countries can join if they wish.

– Sweden has himself this the type of rules. We have a fiscal framework that is based on Swedish state should not get mismanage their own finances. We have a kind of banking union can call it with a mighty monitoring of our banks that they should not go under. But we would benefit from the whole of Europe, this type of regulation, says Bjorklund.

Expressen could on Sunday reveal that the Liberals have a new strategy, shifting focus to the economy and Bjorklund already requires a ministerial post at the Treasury Department.

– ministerial posts advantages we have after the elections. But we were too weak in the last election when it comes to economic policy and job.

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