frakthandlingen

Frakthandlingen, also known as the "Frak Incident" or "Frak Affair," refers to a series of events that occurred in Sweden during the 1980s. The term "frakthandlingen" translates to "the freight incident" in English. The incident gained significant public attention and led to a political crisis in Sweden.

The events began in 1986 when a group of Swedish truck drivers, known as the "Fraktruckarna" (Freight Truckers), went on strike to protest against the government's plans to introduce a new tax on diesel fuel. The truck drivers believed that the tax would increase their operating costs and make it difficult for them to compete with foreign companies. The strike lasted for several months and caused significant disruptions to the country's transportation infrastructure.

The government responded to the strike by imposing a state of emergency, which allowed it to take control of the country's roads and railways. The government also introduced a series of measures to try to end the strike, including negotiations with the truck drivers and the introduction of a new tax on heavy goods vehicles. However, these efforts were unsuccessful, and the strike continued for several more months.

In 1987, the Swedish government introduced a new tax on diesel fuel, which was seen as a victory for the truck drivers. However, the incident had already caused significant damage to the government's reputation and led to a political crisis. The government was criticized for its handling of the crisis, and several ministers resigned in the aftermath of the incident. The Frakthandlingen is considered one of the most significant political crises in modern Swedish history.