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Sweden Democrats coalition controversy

Overview

During Pride week in Stockholm, Swedish party leaders debated whether to keep the right‑wing Sweden Democrats (SD) out of coalition talks, warning that a government including SD could endanger LGBTQ+ people. Former prime minister Magdalena Andersson publicly pledged never to hand power to an anti‑LGBTQ+ party, while the Christian Democrats defended SD’s role in the Tidö cooperation.

A few days later, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson condemned an SD MP’s use of the term “quisling” against a newspaper editor and Andersson, calling the language indecent. He also criticised the Left Party for praising a Palestinian prisoner, highlighting a broader rise in personal attacks and accusations among Sweden’s major parties as the 2026 election approaches. The dispute has shifted from a focus on LGBTQ+ rights to a wider clash over rhetoric and party conduct.

Entities

Magdalena Andersson · Swedish Government · Ebba Busch · Sweden Democrats · Richard Jomshof

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson denounces SD leader's 'quisling' accusations

    PM Ulf Kristersson condemned Sweden Democrats' 'quisling' remarks and criticised left‑wing praise of a Palestinian prisoner, while SD leader Jimmie Åkesson attacked Social Democrats and Moderates, underscoring

  2. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Swedish leaders reject Sweden Democrats over LGBTQ+ rights

    Swedish party leaders and former PM Magdalena Andersson condemn the Sweden Democrats, saying a government with SD would endanger LGBTQ+ rights.

Sources

bs-media.de · circulocoop.be · petterssonsblogg.se · qx.se