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Ulf Kristersson tops new poll as confidence rises seven points to 45%
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Ulf Kristersson tops new poll as confidence rises seven points to 45%

Confidence in Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson has surged in a new SVT/Verian poll. The prime minister now tops the poll
Sweden’s Liberals Reject Centre Party Plan for Government Led by Magdalena Andersson
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Sweden’s Liberals Reject Centre Party Plan for Government Led by Magdalena Andersson

The Liberals will not join the Centre Party’s proposed centre-right government. They intend to vote against Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson as prime minister three more times
Centrist Government in Sweden Is Unlikely but Not Impossible, Professor Says
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Centrist Government in Sweden Is Unlikely but Not Impossible, Professor Says

The 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
Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist rules out cooperation with the right as she explores centrist government option
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Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist rules out cooperation with the right as she explores centrist government option

Centre 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
Sweden’s Speaker tasks Centre Party leader with exploring a centrist government
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Sweden’s Speaker tasks Centre Party leader with exploring a centrist government

Speaker Andreas Norlén has tasked Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist with exploring the prospects for a centrist government that can win the Riksdag’s support. “My ambition is to help find a solution to the government issue, not to become prime minister myself,” she says
Sweden’s Centre Party-SD Government Deal Remains a Distant Prospect, Strömmer Says
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Sweden’s Centre Party-SD Government Deal Remains a Distant Prospect, Strömmer Says

A right-wing government including both the Centre Party and the Sweden Democrats remains a distant prospect, despite SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's invitation to the Centre Party. This is what Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) said on SVT's Agenda
Åkesson Invites Center Party Leader to Talks on Sweden’s Parliamentary Deadlock, Keeps SD’s Government Demand
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Åkesson Invites Center Party Leader to Talks on Sweden’s Parliamentary Deadlock, Keeps SD’s Government Demand

Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson invites Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist to an “unconditional conversation about the parliamentary situation,” he writes on X. The SD is not, however, dropping its demand to be in government
A Swedish Snap Election Could Cost More Than SEK 630 Million, Estimate Says
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A Swedish Snap Election Could Cost More Than SEK 630 Million, Estimate Says

Just over a month after the election, a new government still seems a long way off. If an extra election is ultimately necessary, it could cost over 630 million kronor (about $60 million), SVT Nyheter reports, citing a new rough estimate from the Swedish Election Authority
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
Speaker Andreas Norlén to announce next step in government talks on Monday
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Speaker Andreas Norlén to announce next step in government talks on Monday

Speaker Andreas Norlén will hold a press conference on Monday to discuss the next step in forming a government, he announced in a press release.
Kristersson calls Andersson’s defeat in Swedish parliament strikingly weak
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Kristersson calls Andersson’s defeat in Swedish parliament strikingly weak

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has been voted down in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament). “It’s not surprising, since it requires hard work and solid preparations
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
Kristersson says all government options look unlikely, but expects a solution eventually
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Kristersson says all government options look unlikely, but expects a solution eventually

Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson currently sees no likely government alternatives. All the possible solutions look unlikely, he says, but he believes one will eventually emerge
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
Sweden Democrats Remain Most Influential on Social Media for Third Year in a Row
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Sweden Democrats Remain Most Influential on Social Media for Third Year in a Row

The Sweden Democrats maintain their position of power on social media. At the same time, there are signs of a slight shift in the trend on the political left, according to this year’s Power Barometer
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
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
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
Swedish Voters Split on Prospect of Snap Election, Novus Survey Finds
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Swedish Voters Split on Prospect of Snap Election, Novus Survey Finds

Voters are evenly split on the prospect of a snap election, with similar numbers opposed and in favour, according to a Novus survey commissioned by TV4.
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
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.
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
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
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