Andersson says a government with C and MP is within reach as parties submit plans to Center Party
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Centre Party backs Social Democrats’ proposal in talks on a government alternative

The Centre Party has chosen the Social Democrats’ “comprehensive package,” party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist announced.

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On Friday, the Centre Party received two so-called comprehensive packages - containing substantive policy proposals and an account of how they would be implemented - from Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson.

She appreciates having received two "serious and well-thought-out" packages, she wrote to TT, adding:

"After reviewing Andersson's comprehensive package, our message is that the Social Democrats' alternative is the one we have chosen to negotiate further."

C: Drop the demand, V

However, the issue of the Left Party's demand for ministerial posts remains.

"But several crucial questions remain about the content and direction of the policy, the financing of important reforms and parliamentary support. This requires the Left Party to drop its demand to be part of the government, and for both the Left Party and the Green Party to stand behind the proposed comprehensive package," she wrote.

Thand Ringqvist also wrote that she looks forward to the Social Democrats "urgently taking the next step so that we can come up with a government alternative with support in the Riksdag".

Andersson: Very welcome

Magdalena Andersson described the announcement as "very welcome" and said that the process of forming a government could now move forward.

"I will now take the initiative to begin the next phase of that process. I look forward to continued constructive discussions with the Left Party, the Centre Party and the Green Party," she wrote on Instagram, adding:

"Now there is an opportunity to move forward - even if a lot of work remains. My assessment is that we have the greatest chance of getting there by taking a deep breath, showing respect for one another and our different parties - and continuing to work purposefully. That is what I will continue to devote every waking moment to."

TT is seeking comment from the Left Party, the Green Party and the Moderates.

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