News photo illustrating controversy over Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's family hosting private parties at the state-owned Harpsund estate.
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Ulf Kristerssons family hosts private parties at Harpsund

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Prime Minister Ulf Kristerssons daughter held a private student party at Harpsund, and his sister-in-law celebrated her 70th birthday there, according to reports from Aftonbladet and Svenska Dagbladet. Experts and internal voices within the Moderates criticize the use of the state property as inappropriate. The party leader is defended by family and some party members.

Harpsund, donated to the Swedish state in 1952 by Carl August Wicander to serve as the prime minister's recreational residence and for official meetings, has recently been used for private family events. Aftonbladet revealed on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, that Ulf Kristerssons daughter invited her student association to a kick-off, where guests toasted on the pier, drank wine on the veranda, and used the classic Harpsund canoe.

Svenska Dagbladet reported later that day about a party for Kristerssons sister-in-laws 70th birthday, documented by his wife Birgitta Ed on Instagram with the words: "Grattis igen & tack för ett strålande kalas". Ed later defended the daughters party on Facebook and criticized Aftonbladet for chasing the children: "Att jaga våra barn och deras kompisar för att de lever ett helt normalt liv, på en ovanlig plats är oacceptabelt."

Administrative law expert Olle Lundin calls the action improper but not illegal: "Han använder ju statlig egendom på ett felaktigt sätt", adding ironically: "Det börjar nästan bli humoristiskt. Det blir en jäkla massa fester som ska klämmas in". Political scientist Göran Sundström emphasizes restrictions for public benefit: "Att det ska gynna statsnyttan och att det ska röra sig om seminarium... Det är lite problematiskt att få en privatfest att passa in i det". Bo Rothstein warns of trust damage: "Sammanblandningen mellan privat och offentligt är olyckligt för förtroendet för det politiska systemet".

Opposition MP Anders Ygeman (S) is dismayed: "Det är högst olämpligt och det verkar också stå i strid med de grunder staten fick Harpsund på". Within the Moderates, opinions are divided; a senior source says: "Det är ett problem att han rör sig i gränslandet vad gäller vänskapskorruption". Others, like Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, support: "Ett varmt och öppet hem. Alla regler följs. Värt respekt. Inte hetsjakt". Several Moderates advise silence to avoid media fights. Kristerssons press office refers to comments to SvD.

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