Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has confirmed that his Moderates party will cooperate with the far-right Sweden Democrats in government if his coalition wins the September 13 parliamentary election. This marks a significant shift as the Sweden Democrats, currently outside government, are expected to be given key ministerial roles, particularly in immigration policy, according to The Guardian.
The inclusion of the Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi origins, signals a potential hardening of Sweden’s immigration stance. The Local Sweden reports that the far-right party is likely to lead immigration policy within the next right-wing government if Kristersson’s coalition prevails. This would mark an expansion of the party’s influence beyond its existing support role for the minority government.
Kristersson’s announced pact has caused friction within the current coalition, with the Christian Democrats and Liberals reportedly uneasy about promising ministerial portfolios to the Sweden Democrats, as noted by The Local Sweden. This internal dissent could affect coalition cohesion ahead of the election.
The Straits Times highlights that the planned coalition would form a rare alliance between centre-right parties and a far-right group in Sweden, reflecting broader changes in the country’s political landscape. It underscores the potential for a majority government led by the Tidö coalition, including the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats.
Looking ahead, election outcomes on September 13 will determine whether Sweden’s government embraces this far-right inclusion, potentially reshaping immigration policy and political norms. Observers will closely monitor coalition stability, ministerial appointments, and parliamentary dynamics in the weeks following the vote.
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Ulf Kristersson
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