The political parties Moderaterna, Kristdemokraterna and Demokraterna propose that the city should look at the possibilities of acquiring the property where the Russian consulate is located today. Axel Josefson (M) tells more about the suggestion.

The political parties Moderaterna, Kristdemokraterna and Demokraterna propose that the city should look at the possibilities of acquiring the property where the Russian consulate is located today. Axel Josefson (M) tells more about the suggestion.

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Politicians in Gothenburg want the city to acquire the Russian Consulate property

Sweden Sweden — Plus article According to the Tass news agency, Russia has announced that the Russian consulate in Gothenburg will be closed from September 1. Now the political parties D, M and KD, who are part of the opposition, want the city management office to be tasked with investigating the possibilities of acquiring the land and property where the Russian consulate is housed today. Axel Josefson, opposition councilor and the municipal board's 2nd vice chairman, tells Nordic Property News more about the proposal and what ambitions they have for the property if the acquisition can be carried out.