Swedish voters divided on compromise in government formation, two parties stand apart

A new survey shows Swedish voters are sharply split over whether parties should compromise to form a government after September’s election, with supporters of the Sweden Democrats and Left Party standing out for their unwillingness to bend, *SVT Nyheter* reports.

The Indikator Opinion poll found 47% of voters believe parties should be prepared to compromise to secure a government, while 40% think parties should hold firm on their positions—even if it triggers a new election. The divide deepens among party lines: 57% of Sweden Democrats voters and 51% of Left Party voters insist their parties should refuse compromise, risking a fresh vote. Among Liberal voters, only 23% share that stance, with most favoring flexibility.

Six in ten voters overall say parties should clarify their preferred coalition partners *before* the election, rather than negotiating afterward based on results.

The survey, conducted April 1–27, sampled 1,842 respondents from a pool of 4,584 eligible voters, with a 40% response rate. Results were weighted by gender, age, and 2022 election voting patterns.