Confidence is plummeting, cracks are widening and there are no announcements. At the same time, a clearer alternative is emerging - and the pressure on the Social Democrats is increasing every week.
The political landscape has shifted rapidly. The Liberals have changed their position on the government issue, the Sweden Democrats have backed Ulf Kristersson and the Conservatives open up for government cooperation.
The result is a more unified government option, which clearly contrasts with the situation of the Social Democrats. There is still no news on how a government can be formed, reports Industry Today (DI).
- This of course puts pressure on the opposition to respond, to clarify what government option they have, says the scientist Tommy Möller to Di.
The trust race is accelerating
At the same time, weakening Magdalena Anderssons position. From levels around 62% ahead of the 2022 elections, confidence has fallen to around 44%.
The decline is not temporary, it has been going on for a long time and is now also visible within the bloc.
- This tactic of sitting still in the boat and relying on Magdalena Andersson's high confidence becomes more risky when confidence drops, says Johan Martinsson on Demoskop.
A strategy that was previously an asset is now described as a growing weakness.
The strategy strikes back
The Social Democrats' policy has been not to lock themselves into any clear partnerships. The idea has been to create room for maneuver, but in the new situation it has the opposite effect.
When the opposing side gives concrete answers, ambiguity becomes more and more of a problem. The risk is that the question of government will continue to dominate, without voters getting any clear answers.
- This will become a serial if you do not clarify what government option you have and how you intend to untie the knots on the red-green side.
Internal divisions make things worse
At the same time, the demands within the red-green bloc are hardening. The Left Party is demanding a place in government, the Green Party is issuing ultimatums on energy policy, and the Center Party is rejecting several possible partnerships.
As a result, the path to a functioning government appears increasingly complicated and the contradictions risk becoming more visible the closer the election gets.
The issues expose the press
As trust in the party leader declines, the focus is forced to shift to substantive policy. Here, migration and law enforcement are highlighted as crucial areas.
- Migration and justice policy are the areas where voters are most satisfied with the government, says Martinsson.
At a time when voters are demanding clarity, any ambiguity becomes more costly.
I can't believe the lying bastard tried to take the Prime Minister's post without permission.
Went out on the same day, I think, but here we clearly see how crazy they are.