Annie Lööf: "I was teased for my red hair"

SvD Junior – the only Swedish newspaper for children and young people – is in Almedalen to ask questions of children to riksdag party leaders. Annie Lööf is surrounded by several security guards when she meets young journalists Cornelia, 10, and Samuel, 12, from Gotland

Samuel: How did he feel yesterday when NMR shouted and disturbed your speech?

– I became extremely angry. In fact furious. I think it seemed in my face. In a few seconds I gathered and I let them hear. They always say that it is a pity for them because they can not be heard. Now I gave them a few seconds of my speech and they had a little problem. Then I had so much love. I had chosen to talk about this – about the evaluation match. He became very strong when the RMN arrived and unfolded a banner with me on where he was "betrayal in the countryside".

Cornelia: Where do you find the power to fight racism?

– In all the support, in all the letters and backdrops I receive here in Almedalen. But also in what I feel: to defend the equal value of each. That's what I represent and that's how I was born.

Samuel: Do you think you can to save the Baltic?

– I think that. And we must save the Baltic! It is the most polluted sea in the world. We must reduce the proliferation of algae and eutrophication.

Cornelia: Have you ever done something illegal?

– I drove too fast several times, but I did not get caught. When I was really small, maybe 4-5 years old, I took a tablet and then I recognized it for mom when we sat in the car. Then we went back and paid for it. That's pretty much what I've done.

Samuel: Do you think we will introduce school without homework?

– No, I do not think so. On the other hand, it will be easier for children who have difficulty doing homework at home. Children can be helped to do their homework during school hours or in connection with the school. I believe in this with rehearsals and that children learn to do personal studies.

Samuel: You were super good at school. Do you have tips?

– Yes, I had good grades. I think it 's about having the attitude to do one' s best. I plugged in a lot because it takes time to pass an SO or NO test. But no matter what you get for the notes, it's very important to read and do your best.

Cornelia: When did you cry last?

– An hour ago. It was when I met my father here for the first time after the speech. Then he said that it was a lot and that I was very moved.

Cornelia: I was blamed for playing red hair. How was it for you?

– I am also of agreement. But I had good teachers who said. And once, when I was seven or eight years old, I went back to my parents and I told him. The person who told me that had very curly hair and my dad told me to surrender. He said I would say, "You're not so smart, have you been sitting and rolling your hair?" The next time the boy pulled me in the hair, I took courage and I told the boy. Then he became silent