With 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.
Swedish politicsThe Speaker's announcement that he would try the C leader as prime minister has been met with criticism. The parties are upset and surprised, and so on, but the important thing is that there will be a vote, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors.
Swedish politicsThe 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 politicsSeveral new opinion polls show the blocs are drawing closer on election day. In three of them, the opposition leads by a few percentage points, while in a fourth it is virtually a dead heat - with a narrow advantage for the opposition.
Swedish politicsThe Liberals continue to rise in public opinion, according to new figures from Novus published by GP and TV4.
Swedish politicsIt is too early for the Liberals to breathe a sigh of relief, but there is no doubt that this is a downward trend for the Social Democrats, believes political science professor Jonas Hinnfors. It was more of a minor setback than one could have expected, not something of this magnitude, he says.
Swedish politicsWhat happens if a party leaves the Riksdag? Who loses their jobs? And what happens to the money? Political science professor Jonas Hinnfors explains.
Swedish politicsThere is little room for ambitious election promises in the next term, according to the National Institute of Economic Research. Despite this, the parties are making a string of billion-kronor proposals.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties have a tough uphill battle ahead of the election race. And for the Liberals, it looks like it will be really tough to clear the parliamentary threshold. "If I were to bet money, I would bet that the Liberals will be eliminated," says political science professor Jonas Hinnfors.
Swedish politicsThe Moderate Party must attract the middle voters and the women to win the election. Despite the poor figures, the party has hope of reversing the trend.
Swedish politicsThe election year is approaching, but after Anna-Karin Hatt's announcement of resignation, the Center Party is facing the same situation as when her predecessor left the party leader post, according to political scientist Jonas Hinnfors. The crucial question remains unanswered: Who is the party's candidate for Prime Minister?
Swedish politicsIs the government's budget an election winner? For many voters, it's not about the numbers, but about the feeling of where society is heading, says Jonas Hinnfors, professor of political science.
Swedish politicsMinister for Health Care Acko Ankarberg Johansson's (KD) resignation came unexpectedly. According to political scientist Jonas Hinnfors, it may be a matter of a dismissal intended to shift focus from the fact that the party has failed to get its policies through in several health care issues. By replacing the person, the party hopes to get a new start ahead of the election next year, he says.
Swedish politicsThe parties are now raising the tone and sharpening their profiles ahead of next year's election. Here are the hottest political events ahead.
Swedish politicsLeft party members who became political wildcards directed stone-hard criticism towards Nooshi Dadgostar. But in the end, it will probably not harm the party significantly, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors. The Left Party's leadership can probably breathe a small sigh of relief, he says.
SwedenThat a minister has a close relative who is reported to be active in the extreme right can both affect security and undermine trust in the government, according to terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp. But that it concerns a young person means that the situation is considered somewhat less serious.
Swedish politicsAlmost 13 percentage points now separate the blocks. The Uppförsbacken is long for the Tidö parties ahead of next year's parliamentary election. They must do something that shakes the voters. But there are not many signs of what it could be, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors.
Swedish politicsThe Social Democrats have set their sights on winning the 2026 election. Rhetorically, they are making both a left and right turn, but in concrete terms, much remains the same.
Swedish politicsJohan Pehrson is leaving the party leader post for The Liberals – a party that in many ways is facing headwinds. This is what political scientists who TT has spoken to believe. It's not easy to lead a divided party, says Marja Lemne.
Swedish politicsThe support for Magdalena Andersson dropped Muharrem Demirok, according to experts. But that he is now resigning as C-leader does not necessarily open up for a cooperation with the Tidö parties. It does not seem likely that they will abandon the resistance to the Sweden Democrats, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors.
SwedenThe government is putting an end to the twists and turns surrounding the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm by letting him resign, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors. He may come back if the preliminary investigation is dropped – but probably not in the same role.
Swedish politicsSecurity policy and nuclear power continue to be in focus in politics this year. And one party "stands before a fateful crossroads", according to political scientist Jonas Hinnfors.
SwedenThe Social Democrats' new party program differs greatly from the last one – but not from the party's politics over the past few years, according to political scientist Jonas Hinnfors. That the Social Democrats are going to the election as a renewed party, he does not agree with. The short answer is no.
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