The Social Democrat leader wants the Left Party to consider being a support party rather than joining the government. But several Left Party districts say changing the congress decision to demand ministerial posts is not an option. “It can’t be rushed,” says Eva Arvidsson, vice chair of the Left Party in Västerbotten.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats' announcement could open the door to a government led by the Moderates' Ulf Kristersson. The decision is in the Centre Party's hands. But that still seems a long way off, says political science professor Tommy Möller.
Swedish politicsPressure 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. That’s not how they were intended to be used,” says Tommy Möller, a professor of political science at Stockholm University.
Swedish politicsA new government seems as distant as on election night. The daily newspaper Tidö wants Magdalena Andersson (S) to be tested in a sharp vote for prime minister. The Speaker is not supposed to be playing with by-elections, says political scientist Tommy Möller.
Swedish politicsGasoline and diesel prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, and further increases are expected. Protracted government negotiations in the fall could cause the temporary tax cuts to disappear in a power vacuum.
BusinessIf the red-green lead were to hold when all the votes are counted, there are many possible solutions for how Sweden should be governed. Despite a deadlock with clear red lines, political science professor Tommy Möller does not believe in a snap election.
Swedish politicsThe opposition parties are set to win the election. Even though it is extremely close and votes are still to be counted, the Tidö parties will not regain the lead, according to mathematician Gustav Karreskog Rehbinder. Not impossible, but unlikely.
Swedish politicsThe red-green parties' lead in SVT's poll has disappeared, and according to current forecasts the blocs are now completely level. It all comes down to this, and we are in a situation that is extremely difficult to assess, says political scientist Tommy Möller.
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