Carl Johan Georg Pehrson (born 8 May 1968) is a Swedish politician who has been leader of the Liberal Party since 8 April 2022.

[5][6] Following the election the Liberals joined a coalition government with the Moderates and Christian Democrats, with Pehrson becoming Minister for Employment and Integration in the Kristersson Cabinet.

[3] In August 2024, Pehrson's Ministry of Employment reported the highest number of unemployed for the past decade, excluding the years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[7] On 10 September 2024, Kristersson reshuffled his cabinet during his Declaration of Government speech held at the Opening of the Riksdag.

[8] As Minister of Education, Pehrson has stated that he is paying attention to a 2024 law passed by Australia that restricts minors' social media usage.