Magdalena Andersson makes an unexpected move amid the government chaos. The Social Democratic Party leader wants to be given a new exploratory mandate herself—while urging the Speaker of the Riksdag not to allow Ulf Kristersson to proceed to a vote without securing support. The battle for government power is now intensifying.
The leader of the Social Democratic Party Magdalena Andersson announced on Tuesday that she is prepared to resume efforts to form a government. The announcement comes as Ulf Kristersson of the Moderate Party works to rally support for a center-right government.
Wants to delay the next vote
Andersson has contacted the Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén and argued that Kristersson should not be put to a vote in the Riksdag without sufficient support. Instead, she wants more time for negotiations.
– I don't think we should hold a third vote anytime soon.
The Social Democratic Party leader believes that the process of forming a government is currently subject to excessive time pressure.
– My assessment is that things are moving forward now, and we shouldn't make decisions out of panic.
Secret Talks with the Left Party
According to [source], the reason behind the announcement is The Express several phone calls between Andersson and the leader of the Left Party Nooshi Dadgostar on Monday. At the same time, it is reported that TV4 that the Left Party is ready for a new round of red-green talks, but is still demanding ministerial posts.
Andersson's proposal is a government comprising the Social Democrats, the Center Party, and the Green Party, working closely with the Left Party. She is also open to conducting exploratory talks in parallel with Kristersson.
It is unclear what Andersson has promised in order to secure the Left Party’s support. On Sunday, she announced that she wants to form a government with the Green Party and the Center Party, in which the Left Party would serve solely as a supporting party. Since the Left Party is not backing down from its demand to be part of the government, it is unclear what, if anything, may have been agreed upon.
Two attempts left
The Riksdag has already voted down both Andersson and the leader of the Center Party Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as prime minister. After two more failed votes, a special election is on the horizon.
It is the Speaker of the Riksdag who decides who will be given the exploratory mandate and when the next vote on the prime minister will be held. Andersson’s statement therefore does not mean that Kristersson’s mandate has been terminated.
Hahaha, what a circus! Is this for real????
It's too late now.
Maggan was eliminated in the very first round.
The witch Magdalena has given Swedish democracy a face. And that face is not a pretty one!
Exactly. Not even a mother could love that face.
This circus never ends. Haggan, go to bed.
Haggan Maggan is so obsessed with power that she'll do anything to get it—what a disgusting person.