Farmers’ Party

The Farmers' Party was a political party in Sweden that was influential in the second chamber of the Riksdag during the late 19th century. This period, from 1866 to 1900, was marked by political stagnation, with key issues being the abolition of ground tax and the modernization of the military.12

The agricultural crisis of the 1880s led to the introduction of tariffs, and the Farmers' Party, which dominated the second chamber, split into protectionist and free-trade factions. During this era, other major Swedish political parties, such as the Social Democrats, Liberals, and Conservatives, were founded. The political landscape has since evolved, with parties like the Social Democrats having led the government for significant periods.1234