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After Andersson is voted down, no party leader wants the next government-forming assignment

S leader Magdalena Andersson was voted down as prime minister by all parties except the Social Democrats. The next assignment to try to form a government is now to be handed out, but no party leader wants it.

Kristersson says all government options look unlikely, but expects a solution eventually

Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson currently sees no likely government alternatives. All the possible solutions look unlikely, he says, but he believes one will eventually emerge.

Christian Democrats Leave Stockholm Region Government Talks

Negotiations to form a new government in the Stockholm Region are breaking down, P4 Stockholm and other media report.

Left Party leader urges clear leadership as Sweden’s government talks stall

The Left Party’s Nooshi Dadgostar regrets that government negotiations have not progressed further. “What is needed now is clear leadership that recognises the parliamentary reality,” she says.

All Swedish Parliament Parties Back Stopgap Law to Halt Teenage Deportations

All parties in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) support a proposal to introduce a law to stop the so-called teenage deportations. But passing such a law could take time, and how it will be designed remains unclear.

Magdalena Andersson expects to lose Thursday’s prime minister vote in Sweden’s Riksdag

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson gives up her attempt to form a government, but the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) will still vote on her as prime minister. “I will lose,” she says.

Swedish PM Vote on Magdalena Andersson Could Take Place This Week

Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has asked for more time to explore the possibilities of forming a government. A first vote on the prime minister could still take place as early as this week.

Swedish Red-Green Parties to Question Migration Minister Over Teen Deportations

The red-green parties will summon Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and the Swedish Migration Agency to the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) to ask questions about the deportation of teenagers.

Motala’s New Government Opposes Nuclear Power Plants in the Municipality

Motala’s new red-green government says it opposes building nuclear reactors in the municipality, P4 Östergötland reports.

Annie Lööf nominated for a seat on Academedia’s board

Magdalena Andersson Gets an Extra Day to Explore Forming a Government

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has been given an extra day to tell the Speaker whether she can form a government.

Andersson Could Face Prime Minister Vote as Early as Wednesday Amid Deadlock

The earliest Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, could face a vote for prime minister in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) is Wednesday. The speaker can call a vote even if she is likely to be defeated, in order to move the process forward.

Centre Party leader says government talks were not discussed at red-green meeting

The meeting between the red-green parties was described as constructive. But there are still no signs of a breakthrough in the deadlocked government talks. Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist says Magdalena Andersson will take the next step.

Sweden’s Red-Green parties agree to push for suspension of EU trade deal with Israel

The red-green parties S, V, C and MP have agreed that Sweden will push to suspend the EU’s trade agreement with Israel. The government has been outmaneuvered, says Morgan Johansson (S), the party’s foreign policy spokesperson.

Left Party Leader Says Center Party Has No Alternative to Governing With V

The day before the red-green meeting, the Center Party leader met with the Christian Democrats (KD) leader in a sauna. The Center Party has not completely abandoned its dream of a centrist coalition, says Left Party (V) deputy leader Ida Gabrielsson.

Sweden’s Red-Green Parties May Push for EU Trade Agreement Freeze with Israel

The red-green parties may be about to change Sweden’s position on Israel and demand that the EU freeze its trade agreement with the country. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says that would not be appropriate right now.

Centre Party and Christian Democrats leaders meet for sauna talks in Stockholm

Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has met Christian Democrats leader Ebba Busch for a sauna meeting, Aftonbladet reports.

Stockholm Region Social Democrats turn to Christian Democrats and Liberals for coalition talks

The Social Democrats are abandoning the Left Party in Stockholm Region (the regional health authority) and have instead turned to the right.

V Urges C to Compromise as Parties Clash Over Government Roles

No red lines appear likely to blur when the Center Party and the Left Party meet on TV. Ida Gabrielsson (V) calls on the Center Party to compromise, while Martin Ådahl (C) thinks the Left Party should drop its demand to join the government.

Sweden’s Red-Green Parties Split Over How Many Quota Refugees to Accept

The red-green parties strongly criticize the government's late announcement on quota refugees, which means that 350 people will receive protection this year. At the same time, the parties disagree among themselves about how many refugees Sweden should accept.

Red-Green Party Leaders to Meet on Lidingö as Sweden’s Government Talks Continue

The meeting the Center Party has invited the other red-green parties to on Friday will be held on Lidingö, just outside Stockholm. The aim is to develop a shared understanding of the situation. However, no joint appearances are planned.

Sweden’s Red-Green Parties Agree on Law to Stop Teenager Deportations

The red-green parties Social Democrats (S), Left Party (V), Centre Party (C) and Green Party (MP) have agreed on a law to stop the deportation of teenagers. It is their first substantive political agreement since the election.

Sweden Democrats reshuffle top roles, deny dissatisfaction with changes

Several of the Sweden Democrats’ leading representatives in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) are getting new assignments. There is no dissatisfaction with anyone, says the party’s outgoing group leader, Linda Lindberg.

Andersson Says Red Lines Remain as Sweden’s Red-Green Leaders Meet to Discuss Government Formation

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has spoken with all the red-green party leaders. But the parties’ red lines remain. No one has crossed them, she says.