S leader Magdalena Andersson wants to govern with MP and C, but has ruled out V. Political scientist Jonas Hinnfors warns that S, V and C are taking major political risks, and could face harsh internal criticism if they fail.
Swedish politicsPeople were using cannabis for its intoxicating effects thousands of years ago, researchers say, after finding traces of the drug in 2,800-year-old hair.
SwedenThe Centre Party is demanding a substantive policy package from both the Social Democrats and the Moderates before deciding which side to support. The demand is unlike anything political scientist Jonas Hinnfors has seen before in Swedish politics. This kind of open bidding is new in the context of government formation, he says.
Swedish politicsSocial Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson’s choice to defend Left Party deputy leader Ida Gabrielsson is “startling,” says Social Democratic political scientist Ulf Bjereld. She probably wants to keep the Centre Party in a good mood, he says.
Swedish politicsFrance’s social protest movement continues to grow. Unions, students and the Yellow Vests are putting increasing pressure on the government, and the anger shows no sign of abating. The upcoming election is what has made the protests grow to this scale, says political scientist Marie Demker.
World politicsHospital sewage systems in Sweden are being identified as breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The bacteria in the wastewater can then spread, says researcher Joakim Larsson.
SwedenOver the past year, Swedes’ confidence in the fairness of general elections has fallen, according to a survey conducted by Indikator Opinion on behalf of Ekot.
Swedish politicsThe decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
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