Parliament Crisis in Sweden

Abstract

The parliamentary elections in Sweden were held September 9 last year, but the country has not formed a new government yet. Between the parties constant negotiations on possible cooperation, the creation of coalitions are carrying on, which, however, encounter mutual rejection of political demands. Strengthening the Swedish Democrats party meant increasing of its influence on both political blocs, neither of which has a majority vote. The attitude towards this party revealed contradictions within the Alliance, which actually turned out to be split. As a result, the centrist parties voted against both candidates for the post of Prime Minister (from the Moderate coalition party and the Social Democrats). There are only two opportunities to vote on the Prime Minister's candidacy. If they fail, the country will face new elections

Keywords

• parliamentary elections
• political parties of sweden
• swedish social democratic party
• moderate coalition party
• swedish democrats
• center party
• nationalism
• populism
• communal elections
• alliance of bourgeois parties