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Sweden’s Liberals Reject Centre Party Plan for Government Led by Magdalena Andersson
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Sweden’s Liberals Reject Centre Party Plan for Government Led by Magdalena Andersson

The Liberals will not join the Centre Party’s proposed centre-right government. They intend to vote against Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson as prime minister three more times
Centrist Government in Sweden Is Unlikely but Not Impossible, Professor Says
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Centrist Government in Sweden Is Unlikely but Not Impossible, Professor Says

The Centre Party leader has now begun exploring the possibility of forming a centrist government. It is unlikely, but not entirely out of the question, says political science professor Jonas Hinnfors
Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist rules out cooperation with the right as she explores centrist government option
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Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist rules out cooperation with the right as she explores centrist government option

Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has been tasked with exploring the possibility of forming a new government. She wants to talk to all party leaders, but her party’s red lines remain firm
Sweden’s Speaker tasks Centre Party leader with exploring a centrist government
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Sweden’s Speaker tasks Centre Party leader with exploring a centrist government

Speaker Andreas Norlén has tasked Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist with exploring the prospects for a centrist government that can win the Riksdag’s support. “My ambition is to help find a solution to the government issue, not to become prime minister myself,” she says
Åkesson Invites Center Party Leader to Talks on Sweden’s Parliamentary Deadlock, Keeps SD’s Government Demand
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Åkesson Invites Center Party Leader to Talks on Sweden’s Parliamentary Deadlock, Keeps SD’s Government Demand

Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson invites Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist to an “unconditional conversation about the parliamentary situation,” he writes on X. The SD is not, however, dropping its demand to be in government
Kristersson calls Andersson’s defeat in Swedish parliament strikingly weak
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Kristersson calls Andersson’s defeat in Swedish parliament strikingly weak

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has been voted down in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament). “It’s not surprising, since it requires hard work and solid preparations
Sweden’s Government Formation Stalemate: What Has Happened Since the Election
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Sweden’s Government Formation Stalemate: What Has Happened Since the Election

More than a month has passed since election day, yet a government still seems far off. Here are the steps in the government formation process
Moderates Reach Five-Year High in SVT/Verian Poll as Support Also Rises in TV4/Novus Survey
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Moderates Reach Five-Year High in SVT/Verian Poll as Support Also Rises in TV4/Novus Survey

The Moderates are at their highest level in five years in the latest SVT/Verian poll. The party is also gaining in the TV4/Novus survey
Christian Democrats Leave Stockholm Region Government Talks
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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
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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
Left Party Leader Says Center Party Has No Alternative to Governing With V
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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
Stockholm Region Social Democrats turn to Christian Democrats and Liberals for coalition talks
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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.
Sweden’s Red-Green Parties Split Over How Many Quota Refugees to Accept
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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
Swedish Liberal MP Pär Gustafsson seeks to secure Army Museum’s future after closure announcement
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Swedish Liberal MP Pär Gustafsson seeks to secure Army Museum’s future after closure announcement

Liberal Party member of parliament Pär Gustafsson, who sits on the Finance Committee, wants to “secure the future of the Army Museum. ”
Speaker delays government talks as parties remain deadlocked after election
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Speaker delays government talks as parties remain deadlocked after election

Almost three weeks after the election, there is not even a rough sketch for a government. The parties seem as locked behind their red lines as on election night
Survey: Moderates widen lead over Sweden Democrats after election
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Survey: Moderates widen lead over Sweden Democrats after election

The Moderates' support is rising and the lead over the Sweden Democrats is growing, according to DN/Ipso's first voter barometer after the election.
New government still out of reach after Sweden’s election, here’s what has happened so far
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New government still out of reach after Sweden’s election, here’s what has happened so far

Just over two weeks have passed since the election, but a new government seems a long way off. Here is what has happened since election day
New Malmö coalition to raise municipal taxes by 30 öre next year
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New Malmö coalition to raise municipal taxes by 30 öre next year

Malmö's new governing coalition, consisting of S, V and MP, will raise municipal taxes by 30 öre next year. The parties promise "an offensive agenda for Malmö"
Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén calls new party leader talks on Wednesday over Sweden government deadlock
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Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén calls new party leader talks on Wednesday over Sweden government deadlock

Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén will hold new party leadership talks on Wednesday. He hopes it will not take 134 days to form a new government this time
Left Party rejects S claims of Moderates alliance, backs Andersson for prime minister candidate
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Left Party rejects S claims of Moderates alliance, backs Andersson for prime minister candidate

The Left Party (V) rejects S accusations that it has begun collaborating with the Moderates. “We will never vote for any other prime ministerial candidate than her,” says V deputy party leader Ida Gabrielsson
Kristersson wants to try to form government, but SD role remains unclear
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Kristersson wants to try to form government, but SD role remains unclear

S-leader Magdalena Andersson has given up her attempts to form a government, and the task is now expected to go to M-leader Ulf Kristersson. In that case, he wants to try to bring five parties together around a common economic policy, he told TT on Sunday
Majority backs Andreas Norlén for another term as Speaker of the Riksdag
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Majority backs Andreas Norlén for another term as Speaker of the Riksdag

There is now a majority in favor of Andreas Norlén continuing as Speaker of the Riksdag for another four years. The Moderates and the other Tidö parties have nominated him for the post
Looksmaxing trend among young men spreads from steroids to bonesmashing
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Looksmaxing trend among young men spreads from steroids to bonesmashing

Good looks above all and hard punches to the face. In looksmaxing - a trend for how young men should live - status is strongly linked to appearance
New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs
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New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs

Just over a quarter of the members will be new when the newly elected Riksdag convenes on Monday. The Left Party (V) has the largest share of newcomers
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