Sweden’s political parties launch coalition talks as both blocs try to secure power
Summary
Sweden’s political parties have started talks to form a new government after a close election where the center-left bloc holds a narrow lead over the right-leaning parties. Neither side has a clear majority, so coalition agreements are necessary, and the final election results will be confirmed after overseas votes are counted.Key Facts
- The Social Democrats and their center-left allies have a slight lead with 176 seats compared to 173 seats for the right-leaning parties.
- The far-right Sweden Democrats lost support and will likely not join the government, but some of their ideas have influenced other parties.
- Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson and outgoing center-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson are both exploring coalition options.
- The Center party wants a government with political stability and no extreme policies, leaning center-right.
- The Liberals and Christian Democrats refuse to work with the Social Democrats.
- Szocial Democrats want Kristersson to resign, claiming voters rejected his government.
- Final results will be known after overseas votes are counted on Wednesday, with parliament meeting on September 28 to begin government formation.
- Forming a government could be complicated, and if the parliament rejects a prime minister candidate, talks may take longer or lead to new elections.
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