Centre split over Kristersson alliance, party sources say
Centre Party insiders describe a sharp internal divide over joining a government led by Ulf Kristersson, with some favouring a new centre-right alliance and others resisting any dependence on the Sweden Democrats.
The accounts come from unnamed party sources interviewed by TV4 Nyheterna. They describe discussions at several levels of Centre, rather than a settled party decision.
The Sweden Democrats’ willingness to support Kristersson without demanding cabinet seats has made that route more attractive to some senior Centre figures, the sources say. Lower taxes are one attraction; opposition to removing the first-day sick-pay deduction and shortening working hours also figures in their accounts.
The difficulty remains parliamentary support: a government comprising the Moderates, Centre, Christian Democrats and Liberals would need SD’s votes to pass its budget.
Other Centre voices oppose that dependence. The reporting exposes the disagreement behind the party’s choice while negotiations continue; it does not establish that Centre has abandoned Magdalena Andersson or agreed to join Kristersson.
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