The task of trying to form a new government now falls to Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson after Conservative Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist was voted down in the Riksdag.
Swedish politicsA detached house with direct electric heating in southern Sweden could receive around SEK 100 in electricity subsidies for October, according to Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD). But the payment will be delayed until next year, as the government wants to combine it with any subsidies for November and December.
BusinessSweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in SwedenS leader Magdalena Andersson is critical of the decision to put the Center Party's Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist to a vote as prime minister.
Swedish politicsThe Christian Democrats believe Sweden should explore the possibility of deporting people to countries other than their countries of origin. The proposal is included in the party’s “Security Report,” released last week.
Swedish politicsHigh electricity prices risk hitting households and businesses this winter. Prices are currently above the threshold for the electricity subsidy, particularly in southern Sweden.
BusinessThe 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.
Swedish politicsCentre 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. There are many deadlocks, she tells TT.
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