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Threat of snap election puts pressure on Swedish parties to reach a government deal
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Threat of snap election puts pressure on Swedish parties to reach a government deal

Pressure is mounting on the red-greens to reach an agreement after the first of four possible votes for prime minister. “The votes are a game
Sweden’s Centre Party Drops Its Red Line on Cooperation With Left Party in Västra Götaland
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Sweden’s Centre Party Drops Its Red Line on Cooperation With Left Party in Västra Götaland

The Centre Party (C) is dropping its red line against cooperating with the Left Party (V) in Västra Götaland County (regional government), reports Göteborgs-Posten (GP).
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
After Andersson is voted down, no party leader wants the next government-forming assignment
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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
Swedish Parliament Rejects Mohamed Ali’s Leave Request, Citing Strict Rules
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Swedish Parliament Rejects Mohamed Ali’s Leave Request, Citing Strict Rules

V-member Mohamed Ali's leave application has been rejected by the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament). The rules on leave for personal matters are very restrictive, Speaker Andreas Norlén says
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
Sweden’s Riksdag Proxy Voting Deal May Not Be Ready Until Next Year
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Sweden’s Riksdag Proxy Voting Deal May Not Be Ready Until Next Year

The first vote in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) is approaching, with no proxy voting system in place. This means uncertainty remains over votes in the Riksdag
Red-Green Budget Talks at a Standstill as Sweden’s Government Deadlock Drags On
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Red-Green Budget Talks at a Standstill as Sweden’s Government Deadlock Drags On

The next prime minister may have to govern under a transitional budget or even the budget proposal of their opponents. This means it could take some time before important election promises can be implemented
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
All Swedish Parliament Parties Back Stopgap Law to Halt Teenage Deportations
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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
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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
Left Party MP Ali Mohamed Calls in Sick After Leave from Parliament
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Left Party MP Ali Mohamed Calls in Sick After Leave from Parliament

Left Party member Ali Mohamed, who is on leave from parliament, has called in sick.
Swedish PM Vote on Magdalena Andersson Could Take Place This Week
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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
Left Party Refers Swedish Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Handling of Joakim Medin Case
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Left Party Refers Swedish Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Handling of Joakim Medin Case

The Left Party is reporting the ministers for foreign affairs and justice to the Committee on the Constitution (the parliamentary oversight committee) over their handling of the trial of journalist Joakim Medin.
Swedish Red-Green Parties to Question Migration Minister Over Teen Deportations
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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
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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.
Magdalena Andersson Gets an Extra Day to Explore Forming a Government
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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.
Left Party MP Mohamed Ali Will Not Return to Parliament on Monday, Party Says It Was a Misunderstanding
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Left Party MP Mohamed Ali Will Not Return to Parliament on Monday, Party Says It Was a Misunderstanding

The Left Party’s cross-marked member Mohamed Ali said he would attend the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) on Monday. That is completely untrue, the party’s central office has now told SVT Nyheter
Andersson Could Face Prime Minister Vote as Early as Wednesday Amid Deadlock
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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
Sweden Democrats Leaders Say Veil Ban Proposal Went Too Far and Cost Votes
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Sweden Democrats Leaders Say Veil Ban Proposal Went Too Far and Cost Votes

The Sweden Democrats' proposal for a total veil ban went too far and cost the party votes, several party leaders now believe. The proposal lacked nuance, explanation and a basis for argument, says SD leader Tobias Andersson to SVT
Left Party’s Mohamed Ali to Take His Seat in Swedish Parliament on Monday, Denies Election Fraud Involvement
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Left Party’s Mohamed Ali to Take His Seat in Swedish Parliament on Monday, Denies Election Fraud Involvement

The Left Party's Mohamed Ali, who was elected by preference vote, will attend the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) on Monday, he told Ekot on Sveriges Radio.
Centre Party leader says government talks were not discussed at red-green meeting
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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
Sweden’s Red-Green parties agree to push for suspension of EU trade deal with Israel
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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
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