2004
Left bloc · SThe Indian Ocean tsunami kills hundreds of Swedish tourists.
2004 infographic: The Indian Ocean tsunami kills hundreds of Swedish touris…
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Highlights
- 2004 tsunami: The Indian Ocean earthquake on 26 December triggered a tsunami that killed approximately 543 Swedish nationals — mostly tourists vacationing in Thailand — the largest loss of Swedish lives in peacetime since World War II and a profound national trauma.
- European Parliament elections: On 13 June, the eurosceptic June List emerged as a surprise third force with three seats, reflecting lingering Swedish unease with EU integration after the failed 2003 euro referendum.
- Death of Stieg Larsson: Journalist and novelist Stieg Larsson died on 9 November without seeing his Millennium trilogy published. The three posthumous novels became a global phenomenon, selling tens of millions of copies worldwide.
Events in this year
2004-08-30 Alliansen formed In 2004 the Moderates, Centre Party, Liberals and Christian Democrats began formalising Alliansen, the centre-right coalition that would win the 2006 election and govern Sweden until 2014. Election 2004-12-26 2004 tsunami 2004 tsunami: The Indian Ocean earthquake on 26 December triggered a tsunami that killed approximately 543 Swedish nationals — mostly tourists vacationing in Thailand — the largest loss of Swedish lives in peacetime since World War II and a profound national trauma. Crisis