Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has invited the four-party coalition leaders to crisis talks in Strängnäs. The meeting comes after a major political rift emerged within Sweden's governing alliance. Sweden Democrats demand cabinet positions while Liberals firmly reject the proposal.
Kristersson confirmed new negotiations are necessary to resolve the conflict. He often claims unity among his political allies. Now two coalition partners hold completely opposing views.
Sweden Democrats insist they should join the government directly. The Liberal Party repeatedly says no to this arrangement. This disagreement threatens the stability of Sweden's minority government.
The coalition consists of four parties: Moderates, Christian Democrats, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats. Only the first three formally govern while Sweden Democrats provide parliamentary support. With less than a year until elections, internal tensions are surfacing at the worst possible time.
Political analysts note this conflict reveals deeper divisions within Sweden's center-right bloc. The government faces challenges maintaining cohesion while addressing national issues.