The leaders of the Tidö parties have reindeer saddle and chocolate pralines on the menu for Monday night’s dinner at Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s (M). Right now there is only one government alternative, says KD leader Ebba Busch.
Swedish politicsFor almost the entire term in office, the Liberals have been below the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties. This also means that the embrace of the Sweden Democrats is firm, believes political science professor Li Bennich-Björkman. This line is being cemented forcefully.
Swedish politicsIf the red-green lead were to hold when all the votes are counted, there are many possible solutions for how Sweden should be governed. Despite a deadlock with clear red lines, political science professor Tommy Möller does not believe in a snap election.
Swedish politicsIn Staffanstorp in Skåne, the Moderates once again secure power - and gain their own majority. We are the most Moderate municipality in the country, says M-top Christian Sonesson.
Swedish politicsThe Russian attack on a train near Ukraine's border with Poland was a "clear attempt to intimidate," says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
ConflictsHis coffee break after the 2018 election was a talking point. But this time the parties may need to be put under more pressure, Speaker Andreas Norlén believes. There are reasons to work with slightly shorter deadlines, he says.
Swedish politicsThe leaderships of the Social Democrats and the Moderates are meeting to discuss the election results. Both parties hope to win the post of prime minister.
Swedish politicsPoliticians' popularity among voters is higher this year than in the last election, according to SVT's exit poll (Valu). Sixty percent say they have a lot of confidence in Swedish politicians, but that is still well below the peak in 2010.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates consolidate their position as the largest party in the school election. Despite this, a clear leftward shift is visible. The Tidö parties’ previous advantage of 25 percentage points is reduced to just a few.
Swedish politicsThe opposition parties are set to win the election. Even though it is extremely close and votes are still to be counted, the Tidö parties will not regain the lead, according to mathematician Gustav Karreskog Rehbinder. Not impossible, but unlikely.
Swedish politicsThe balance of power appears to be holding in the country’s three largest municipalities, all of which are governed by red-green coalitions.
SwedenModerate leader Ulf Kristersson is not giving up hope of governing, even if the red-greens narrowly win. He intends to explore the possibilities for new cooperation with, among others, the Center Party.
Swedish politicsThe red-green parties' lead in SVT's poll has disappeared, and according to current forecasts the blocs are now completely level. It all comes down to this, and we are in a situation that is extremely difficult to assess, says political scientist Tommy Möller.
Swedish politicsWith 32.7 percent of the vote, the Moderates will be by far the largest party in the school election for the Riksdag in 2026. Other Tidö parties are falling sharply from the 2022 election, while S, V and MP are rising.
Swedish politicsOnly one mandate separates the blocs as votes continue to be counted on election night. It may be later this week before there are final election results. This will be a real nail-biter. This may remain uncertain until Wednesday, says KD leader Ebba Busch.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats are backing down for the first time in a parliamentary election and losing their position as the largest party on the right. We will not know tonight whether it is me, Ulf, Ebba and Simona who will form the government. Or whether it is the other team, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson in a speech.
Swedish politicsThe blue-yellow comeback is a fact, KD leader Ebba Busch said amid loud cheers in her speech at the election vigil.
Swedish politicsThe election outcome is far from clear and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson warns of a highly difficult situation. At the same time, he is open to new constellations beyond Tidö - without going into details.
Swedish politicsModerate Party leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson describes the election campaign as both “fun” and “exciting.” It will be a very, very exciting evening to follow, he tells journalists outside the polling station.
Swedish politicsTrump, climate, AI and competitiveness. Regardless of who becomes finance minister in the coming years, there are many challenges awaiting the Swedish economy.
BusinessThe chairman of the municipal board in Gothenburg, Jonas Attenius (S), was threatened on Saturday evening. Police were called to the scene and the incident has now been reported to police. At the same time, Attenius is critical of an SD leader who shared a clip of him on social media.
Swedish politicsThe prime ministerial rivals warned about each other's government alternatives in the last debate duel before the election. The Social Democrats leader gave no new information about who she intends to govern with, while the Moderate leader said he intends to continue with the Tidö parties, but with SD in government.
Swedish politicsThe leader of the Social Democrats, Magdalena Andersson, says that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is turning a blind eye to social problems. He appears very full and content. And I don't just mean all the parties he has had these years.
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