Friedrich Merz to attend the Moderate Party’s election convention 2026

During the election convention at the Sweden Meeting, Friedrich Merz will deliver a speech. This will be followed by a press briefing together with the leader of the Moderate Party and Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson.

Agenda

10.00 Photo opportunity as Friedrich Merz, chairman of the CDU and Chancellor of Germany, arrives at Waterfront and is welcomed by Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Moderate Party and Prime Minister. Photographers will be positioned in a designated area.

10.15 Speech by Friedrich Merz, chairman of the CDU and Chancellor of Germany.

10.55 Press briefing with Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Moderate Party and Prime Minister of Sweden, and Friedrich Merz, chairman of the CDU and Chancellor of Germany.

Please note that these are approximate times and may be subject to change.

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Accreditation

For Swedish media, click here to apply for accreditation.

For foreign media, please follow the instructions below to apply for accreditation.

The accreditation application must include:

• First name
• Last name
• Media outlet
• Email address
• Phone number
• Function (reporter or photographer)

When your application to cover the event has been approved, a QR code will be sent to your email address. You will need the QR code to pick up your accreditation badge, which you will receive after completing the security check upon arrival. The application must be received no later than Friday, 8 May at 12:00 noon.

If you have any questions on site or regarding the accreditation process, please contact Amos Friedman, head of Media Relations for the Moderate Party, at +46 76 511 27 16 or amos.friedman@moderaterna.se