2026 Swedish Election
We'll keep foreigners in Sweden up to date and informed with all the news and analysis around Sweden's 2026 election.
How Sweden's parties have reacted to the latest political drama
The Sweden Democrats' bombshell decision to drop its demand for cabinet posts and the Centre Party's threat to switch sides sparked a flurry of activity from Sweden's political parties over the weekend. But what are the main players saying?
Centre Party willing to back Ulf Kristersson as PM if he offers 'best total package'
Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has invited rival prime ministerial candidates to bid for her party’s support, saying it will back whoever offers the best overall package of policies and governing arrangements.
'You're on your own': Sweden Democrats drop demands to allow Kristersson to be PM
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson has dropped his demand for cabinet posts, announcing his party is willing to tolerate Ulf Kristersson so he can become prime minister.
Swedish police close investigation into Järva election fraud
Sweden's national anti-corruption unit has closed an investigation into voter fraud at the September election which had originally originated from information in a newspaper opinion piece.
Sweden Democrat leader to give update on ministerial posts
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson is set to hold a press conference in his hometown of Sölvesborg around lunchtime today to address the ongoing government formation talks.
Member Q&A: When will Sweden get a new government?
Sweden doesn't have a new government yet, more than 50 days after the election. When will it get one? The Local's editor answered readers' questions.
What happens next in the process to form a Swedish government?
It's over 50 days since Sweden's election and formally at least, the political parties have not moved even the tiniest step closer to forming a government. Here's what happens next.
Sweden's outgoing PM Ulf Kristersson to try to form a new government
Sweden's outgoing conservative prime minister Ulf Kristersson has been tasked with trying to form a new government amid a political deadlock more than seven weeks after the country's general election.
Swedish parliament rejects Centre Party leader as next prime minister
The Swedish parliament has, as expected, voted against Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as prime minister. Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson will now get the next shot at forming a government.
'It will not happen': Top Centre Party MP rules out Sweden Democrat deal
Martin Ådahl, economics spokesperson for the Centre Party, has ruled out any deal which will see his party support a right-wing government dependent on the far-right Sweden Democrats, telling The Local simply that "it will not happen'.