The Social Democrats' support is falling, and confidence in party leader Magdalena Andersson is plunging. The Moderates, meanwhile, are gaining support.
Swedish politicsThe Social Democrats' leader wants the Left Party to consider being a supporting party rather than joining the government. But several of the Left Party's districts say changing the congress decision on ministerial posts is not an option. It can't be rushed, says Eva Arvidsson, the party's vice chair in Västerbotten.
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 Left Party’s website was hijacked on Saturday. Anyone who clicked on the page about party leader Nooshi Dadgostar was met with advertisements for Indonesian gambling sites.
Swedish politicsIt is still unclear what kind of government the Social Democrats want. This is causing frustration within the Center and Left parties, which want Magdalena Andersson to take a firm stance.
Swedish politicsThere is no majority for a centre-right government, Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist says. She is shelving the idea for now, but hopes red lines will be blurred as the threat of a snap election looms.
Swedish politicsConfidence in Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson has surged in a new SVT/Verian poll. The prime minister now tops the poll.
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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