Kristersson’s report could settle government question next week

Sweden’s government formation could be decided in a prime ministerial vote by the end of next week, SVT domestic politics commentator Mats Knutson writes in an analysis.

After several weeks of little progress, negotiations are now moving quickly. Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson is due to report on his exploratory assignment to the Speaker on Tuesday next week.

The Centre Party is negotiating with both the Social Democrats and the Moderates, while pressure is growing on the Left Party to drop its demand for ministerial posts.