New reports: SD may drop its demand to join the government – being discussed ”at the highest levels”

First came reports that the SD might drop its demand for a ministerial post. Now the picture is becoming clearer: senior party officials are said to have discussed backing down from their demand for a government post in order to open the door for the C Party.

Freedom News previously reported that the opinion leader and former Sweden Democrats politician Chang Frick assessed that the Sweden Democrats (SD) could accept another term as a supporting party. Now, new information is emerging directly from sources within the SD that points in the same direction—even as tensions are running high internally following the election debacle.

Being discussed ”at the top” in the SD

According to the reports, the Sweden Democrats may abandon their red line on joining the government if it leads the Center Party to tolerate it Ulf Kristersson as prime minister. An SD source states that no formal strategic discussions have taken place yet, but does not rule out the possibility of a retreat, reveals Svenska Dagbladet.

– Now that we finally have the election results, we have a roadmap. I assume we will take responsibility for doing what’s best for Sweden in this situation.

Another source states that people ”high up in the leadership” have discussed C. The scenario is described as an ”exotic theory”—but the source suggests that the SD may set aside its demand to join the government.

– In that case, dropping the demand for a government would probably be part of the deal if Ulf goes with the ”we’re staying put” approach.

Frick's theory receives new support

The information lends new weight to the scenario that Frihetsnytt previously reported on. At that time, Frick assessed that the Sweden Democrats might prioritize political influence over ministerial posts and once again accept the role of a supporting party.

But the new information goes further. It is no longer just a matter of an outside assessment. Sources within the SD now say that the possibility is actually being discussed at a high level within the party.

M's Plan: Put Pressure on C

At the same time, the Moderates are working on several scenarios to maintain their influence. According to SvD, an M+KD government tolerated by L, SD, and C could become a possibility if Magdalena Andersson fail to form a government.

M is also preparing to rally KD, L, and SD behind a Moderate Party budget, thereby pressuring C to choose between a center-right economic policy and a coalition in which V would have influence.

– We'll be pretty resourceful in figuring out how to maintain power and stay in control in the meantime.

Harsh internal criticism following the collapse

At the same time, dissatisfaction is growing within the SD following the loss of about three percentage points. One source describes the election campaign as ”terrible” and the party’s organizational structure as ”catastrophic.”.

– Jimmie's circle seems to be pushing some kind of super-positive agenda. But there's no way to sugarcoat this. The screen shows a drop of three percentage points; we're losing as a bloc; we're becoming the third-largest party. Major reforms are needed within the party.

A retreat from the demand for a government coalition would thus come immediately after the Sweden Democrats’ historic election setback. At the same time, the Center Party’s opposition remains firm: according to a TV4 survey, the party’s district chairpersons want to maintain the party’s red lines against both the Sweden Democrats and the Left Party.