|
The Moderates, Christian Democrats, Sweden Democrats and
Liberals won 176 seats against 173 for the centre-left in the
Sept. 11 vote, but their loose alliance has to be formalised if
Kristersson is to become prime minister.
"Nothing is finalised until everything is finalised," Moderate
leader Ulf Kristersson told reporters after meeting the speaker
of parliament.
While the right-wing bloc has a clear majority, forming a
government is complex.
Kristersson's Moderates have fewer seats than the Sweden
Democrats, a populist, anti-immigrant party with roots in the
far-right fringe, but Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Akesson
cannot secure enough backing to form a government himself.
The Liberals, whose support Kristersson also needs, have ruled
out sitting in government with the Sweden Democrats and will not
support a coalition that includes them.
The most likely outcome is a coalition of the Moderates and the
Christian Democrats with support in parliament from the Liberals
and Sweden Democrats, but finding a way to balance the demands
of all four parties will be tough.
Kristersson said he would meet the speaker again in a week to
give a progress report.
(Reporting by Simon Johnson; Editing by Gareth Jones)
[© 2022 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.]
This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Thompson Reuters is solely responsible for this content.
|
|
