Regardless of whether we lead a government, a transitional government, or operate in opposition, we always work tirelessly to unite politics behind the line that is best for Sweden, writes Ulf Kristersson (M), Prime Minister, and Romina Pourmokhtari (L), Minister of Climate and Environment. #Klimatförändringar #COP31 #Hållbarhet (translated)
After the leader of the largest Arab party made his promise, the far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir interrupted him with the words: "He swears allegiance to Hamas." #Israël #Knesset #regeringsvorming (translated)
On Tuesday, Magdalena Andersson (S) told the Speaker Andreas Norlén that she does not think that the Moderates' Ulf Kristersson should be put to a prime ministerial vote if he has not secured a majority for a new government. #SvenskPolitik #MagdalenaAndersson #UlfKristersson (translated)
Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a difficult situation as the opposition, with support from Arab parties, plans to elect a new speaker and push through legislation that threatens his government and political survival. #Israel #BenjaminNetanyahu #Knesset (translated)
Political scientists note that the Left Party may violate congress decisions regarding demands for ministerial posts without legal consequences, but that it could affect the party's trust and negotiating position. #Vänsterpartiet #Regeringsfrågan #Kongressbeslut (translated)
The government issue may be resolved as early as next week when the leader of the Moderate Party, Ulf Kristersson, is to report his exploratory mission to the Speaker, which could lead to a prime ministerial vote at the end of the week. #Regeringsbildning #Vänsterpartiet #Moderaterna (translated)
The Brussels Minister of Finance and Budget, Dirk De Smedt, is asking the Brussels government to file an appeal against the suspension of the controversial flight route RNP-07, known as the Crucke route, in order to protect the sleep and health of the residents of Brussels. #Bruxelles #NuisancesAériennes #Justice (translated)
After months of strained relations, the education union and the Walloon-Brussels government restored dialogue on Tuesday to discuss the working conditions of staff and the learning conditions for students. #Éducation #DialogueSocial #Syndicats (translated)
"I care about a well-established process and ongoing conversations with various party representatives, but after the report from Ulf Kristersson, I will speak with all other party representatives to get a cohesive picture of where the process for government formation currently stands," writes Speaker Andreas Norlén in a press release. #SvenskPolitik #Regeringsbildning #UlfKristersson (translated)
Jimmie Åkesson's statement about allowing a government with the old alliance parties caught many by surprise because the Sweden Democrats disdain the alliance and its politics. If the government wants support for its budget, it must also negotiate, is Åkesson's message. #SvenskPolitik #Sverigedemokraterna #Val2026 (translated)
The Center Party is divided in its opinions about what political direction the party should take in the upcoming government formation, where the party leader suggests that a comprehensive package from the Social Democrats and Moderates is required to make a decision. #Centerpartiet #Jönköping #Val2026 (translated)
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson wrote that during the week he had explored the possibilities of forming a center-right government with the Moderates, Center Party, Christian Democrats, and Liberals, which would be tolerated by the parliament. He stated that the election result, in his assessment, did not provide a mandate for a majority government with M, KD, L, and SD nor for a left-wing government. Kristersson indicated that information from the Sweden Democrats and Center Party on Friday had made the work somewhat easier and that discussions among the four parties were ongoing in a constructive spirit. He criticized the Social Democrats for statements suggesting that such a government would be illegitimate and could pose threats to journalists, describing the party's actions as characterized by emotion and desperation. According to Kristersson, the Speaker had announced that his final report would be submitted on Tuesday, November 17. He said he would then be available for a vote if the Speaker decided on one. Kristersson also wrote that he wanted to see a greater focus on growth and welfare during the new term and that he was convinced that the government formed would need broad cooperation. He stated that he would travel to Denmark that afternoon to meet President Zelenskyy together with his Nordic prime minister colleagues, ahead of peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine that would be discussed in Abu Dhabi. #Sverige #politik #regering (translated)
Mats Ekberg urged journalists to demand answers from Magdalena Andersson about what she meant with her statements that a center-right government would be illegitimate, not reflect the election results, and lead to journalists being threatened. https://t.co/bjWkAJphBS #journalistik #politik #MagdalenaAndersson (translated)
The House of Representatives advocates first discussing whether to stick with the current coalition or to form a new government if the cabinet falls, instead of automatically calling for new elections, which in recent years has often led to unstable policies. #TweedeKamer #Kabinet #Politiek (translated)
After months of conflict, the government of the Federation Wallonia-Brussels and the education unions have agreed to resume the social dialogue, with the Minister-President Elisabeth Degryse present for the first time. #enseignement #syndicats #dialoguesocial (translated)
- He should not have a third prime ministerial vote on Ulf Kristersson if it does not lead to a new government, says Andersson. #Regeringsbildning #Val2026 #MagdalenaAndersson (translated)
Kristoffer Wolke, district chairman of the Left Party in Jönköping County, claims that the party's demands for ministerial positions have been established, as the goal is to enter a government, despite this complicating cooperation with the Center Party and thus the possibility of a left-wing majority. #Vänsterpartiet #Jönköping #Regeringskrav (translated)
The government negotiations in Sweden are intensifying, raising questions about what will happen next and whether there is a real possibility for progress. #SvenskPolitik #Regeringsförhandlingar #Val2026 (translated)
Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that he had instructed Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev to fly to Burgas with the government plane. #Bulgarije #ongeluk #verkeersveiligheid (translated)
Alex Vanopslagh wrote that the government, during the tax negotiations, would not lower taxes for individuals earning under 58,000 DKK per month. He stated that the public fiscal space was over 100 billion DKK, and that there would be about 60 billion DKK left after expenses to meet NATO's defense requirements had been paid. According to Vanopslagh, the Liberal Alliance demanded that taxes also be reduced for individuals with average incomes. He believed that taxes could be lowered for everyone in work without cutting back on hospitals, nursing homes, or transfers. He wrote that the fiscal space was due to businesses and employees, and that the government would only use a small part of it for lower income tax and better conditions for businesses: one crown for every 50 crowns. Vanopslagh asked why the government did not also want to give, among others, nurses, truck drivers, and craftsmen a lower tax bill. #Skat #Løn #Politik (translated)
