Kristersson Seeks to Bring in the Centre Party as Sweden’s Post-Election Scenario Remains Open

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said after the election that he will try to assess whether there is a parliamentary formula that would allow him to remain at the head of the government, in a still uncertain scenario with the count of postal votes pending, according to ABC España.

According to that outlet, the available data during the early hours showed a virtual tie between the left and right blocs, with 49.5% and 49.1%, respectively, and a difference of three seats.

Kristersson said the voters’ message points to continuity of the current arrangement and stressed that he will explore whether, within the non-socialist majority, a governing constellation can be formed capable of gathering support for his economic policy.

In that context, he set his sights on the Partido del Centro, considering there could be room for talks after the election. ABC España noted that the party won 7.1% and that the head of government placed it within the non-socialist space opposed to a tax increase.

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson, the top vote-getter, needs the Centre’s support to push for a change of government. During election night, she also raised the need for broader cooperation in Swedish politics and suggested she will seek agreements that avoid a government with the Sweden Democrats.

According to ABC España, both Andersson and Kristersson hinted during the night at the possibility of understandings between the main forces, although the current prime minister insisted that he will first assess whether the non-socialist majority can be translated into a governing formula with sufficient parliamentary support.

Sources

• ABC España

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