Isabella Löwengrip responds to criticism over remarks on women voters

Entrepreneur and political campaigner Isabella Löwengrip has defended her controversial comments about women’s voting behaviour, telling Swedish public broadcaster SVT that her original interview was “highly skewed” in its presentation.

Löwengrip faced backlash last week after an interview with Dagens Nyheter, where she stated that women “must be made to understand how to run a government.” Speaking on SVT’s Morgonstudion, she acknowledged the criticism but argued the media had selectively quoted her to emphasise the most provocative remarks.

“Even though the quotes were correct, the article chose to highlight only certain parts of what I said, omitting other points because there wasn’t space,” she said. “The journalist picks what stands out the most.”

She clarified that her broader argument centred on the documented differences in voting patterns between men and women, with recent polls showing 64% of women would vote for left-leaning parties if an election were held today.

Löwengrip also reiterated her view that women tend to prioritise values-based decision-making over policy specifics, a tendency she described as positive. “Women demand to know the intention behind decisions,” she said. “It’s not enough to just discuss policy—you have to explain why you’re doing it.”

Despite the controversy, she remains open to a future in politics, citing her confidence in political communication as a potential asset to centre-right parties. “I think this is important and enjoyable,” she said. “What I can contribute on the right is an understanding of how to communicate effectively—and I’m very comfortable with that.”

Löwengrip is currently campaigning for the Moderate Party ahead of Sweden’s 2026 election.