Greens push for a red-green majority government

The Greens are pressing for a red-green majority government as Sweden’s coalition talks remain deadlocked.

Co-leader Amanda Lind called for constructive talks between all four red-green parties after meeting Speaker Andreas Norlén on Wednesday. The party still sees a need for a majority government, Sveriges Radio reported.

The Greens ruled out supporting a Social Democrat-only minority government and maintained their demand for cabinet seats. Their preferred route requires the Social Democrats, Centre, Left and Greens to find common ground.

Centre continues to reject governing with the Left Party, while the Left insists on having ministers. Both positions were repeated on Wednesday, according to SVT’s live coverage.

Daniel Helldén nevertheless said Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson should receive the next exploratory mandate, following Magdalena Andersson’s decision to return hers. He argued that the possibility of a centre-right alternative should now be tested.

Helldén also denied that S, C and MP had met without V before Monday’s Speaker election, or that an agreement with V on the vote had already been reached. He said misunderstandings were obstructing the government talks, Omni reported.

An exploratory mandate lets a party leader investigate possible support. It does not appoint a prime minister: under Riksdag rules, a nominee needs to avoid 175 votes against in a separate parliamentary vote.

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