The Sweden Democrats' announcement could open the door to a government led by the Moderates' Ulf Kristersson. The decision is in the Centre Party's hands. But that still seems a long way off, says political science professor Tommy Möller.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats have dropped their demand for ministerial posts and are prepared to tolerate Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson as prime minister in a four-party centre-right government. Kristersson believes this could make his task of forming a government “somewhat less difficult.”
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 politicsThe Centre Party's top leadership will meet on Thursday to discuss the government issue, according to information reported by SVT and Ekot.
Swedish politicsSocial Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson criticises Left Party MP Ida Gabrielsson after an interview with DN, prompting the Left Party to take offence. “You can always think about how you express yourself, so maybe they’re right that you can put things more pleasantly,” Gabrielsson tells TT in response to the criticism.
Swedish politicsThe Centre Party is leaning towards voting for the transitional budget in a crucial vote in the Riksdag. This could thwart any attempts by the Tidö parties to push through centre-right policies.
Swedish politicsUp to 200 million kronor has been spent on consolidating all payments in a new authority, but after strong criticism, the government is halting the project. The red-greens call it an “enormous waste of taxpayers’ money.”
Swedish politicsWith two prime ministerial votes completed, pressure is mounting on the parties. The likelihood of things starting to move increases as we approach a third round, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors.
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