The two prime ministerial rivals met in the final debate duel on TV4 on Saturday evening, a day before the polling stations closed.
One of the topics of debate was the government issue.
When S leader Magdalena Andersson arrived at TV4, she answered a few questions from journalists. Among other things, she was asked whether she could imagine forming a minority government that governs with so-called jumping majorities, that is, by seeking support on various issues from different parties.
That's how I governed Sweden when I was prime minister, but I don't think it's the most likely scenario.
Avoid red lines
She also said that she tries to avoid drawing red lines for different collaborations, because she wants to “contribute to solutions, not blockages.”
On the government issue, Andersson has so far only said that she is open to cooperating with all parties except the Sweden Democrats. She has also said that the Left Party has a long way to go before it can sit in a government.
Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson warns against the idea of governing with jumping majorities.
It's a kind of megalomania where you believe you can form a government without majorities, without getting your proposals and your budget through, it's a recipe for total chaos in Sweden, he tells the media.
If the latest opinion polls are also the election results, S needs the support of MP, V and C to get a majority. But V demands to be allowed to sit in a government, something C cannot accept.
However, Andersson has also reached out to KD for cooperation on various issues.
When asked how she intends to create an effective government with support in the Riksdag, Andersson replies:
I will negotiate.
Different images of the economy
The government issue was raised last in tonight's debate. It began with household finances. The two prime ministerial candidates presented two different pictures of the Swedish economy.
Andersson pointed out that 100,000 more people have become unemployed in recent years and that the state's budget deficit is the largest in a generation.
Kristersson pointed out that the number of people who have jobs is greater than ever and that the Swedish national debt is so low that many other countries envy Sweden.
"It's thanks to the years I was Minister of Finance," Andersson said.
She promised that she would boost the economy if she became prime minister and prioritise the economy of ordinary Swedish people by increasing child benefits, improving pensions, and making dental care cheaper.
