The Center Party’s district chairpersons are gathering Wednesday evening for a meeting on the government issue. Ahead of the meeting, opposition is growing to giving the Sweden Democrats influence over the government—while the party is reportedly divided.
On Wednesday evening, an informational meeting will be held with the Center Party’s district chairs from across the country, reports Aftonbladet. The issue of the government is on the agenda now that the party has indicated it is open to supporting either Magdalena Andersson (S) or Ulf Kristersson (M).
Tough competition ahead of tonight's game
Ahead of the meeting, several local Center Party leaders have publicly voiced sharp criticism of a governing coalition that makes the center-right parties dependent on the Sweden Democrats (SD). One of the critics is Lars Vikinge (C), city council member in Linköping.
– If you're going to join a government like that, you're out of step with the times, ", Vikinge tells Aftonbladet.
Also Stefan Granlund (C), chairman of the municipal council in Överkalix, opposes the Sweden Democrats gaining influence over the national budget. He is particularly critical of the Sweden Democrats' leader Jimmie Åkesson's demand to negotiate the budget.
– Budget negotiations are not just indirect support; they are direct support, says Granlund.
The meeting may be marked by division
According to Aftonbladet’s sources within Party C, the districts are divided. Several representatives are reportedly more open to accepting support from the Sweden Democrats, but have declined interviews. At the same time, there is concern that the Left Party and the Green Party will push for higher gas prices.
Friday will be the next stop
Tonight’s meeting is being held ahead of Friday’s deadline, by which time both Andersson and Kristersson must present their political proposals to the Center Party by 5 p.m. at the latest. According to information about the meeting, no specific decision is expected.
The key question is whether the Center Party can accept the Sweden Democrats’ influence in order to allow a center-right government to take office—or whether the party’s opposition to the Sweden Democrats will continue to shape the outcome of the election.
There were quite a few questions surrounding all those pedophilia allegations in the Center Party, weren't there?
Not just one, but about 20 stories about pedophilia.
And that's just what's come to light. Perhaps 10 % of the total amount.
Was any report of concern regarding Annie Lööf’s children, for example, investigated?
Etc., etc.
It's TERRIBLE that this :-( :-( :-( group is going to cause trouble.
It's terrible that we taxpayers have to pay for this ADULT DAY CARE!!!
SHAME on all of you at 8 KLÖVERN, especially the V side. :-(
Mainly the left? Do you believe in the left-versus-right squabbling? If you believe in that squabbling, then they’ve succeeded. Do you even think we have something called democracy? Aren’t you old enough to see through these made-up fairy tales?