# Swedish Left Party political maneuvering > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swedish-left-party-political-maneuvering > Updated: 2026-09-25T15:42:51.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Swedish Left Party (Vänsterpartiet) is navigating complex political maneuvers during the government formation process. Initially, the party faced internal tension following a congress decision to refuse support for any government that does not include them, though analysts noted leadership could potentially bypass such decisions through extraordinary measures. The party’s strategy has since shifted toward tactical positioning within the Riksdag. Reports indicate the Left Party may support the Moderate Party candidate, Andreas Norlén, for Speaker of the Riksdag. This move is viewed by analysts as a strategic attempt to demonstrate independence from the Social Democrats and exert political pressure on Magdalena Andersson during negotiations. While Social Democrat group leader Lena Hallengren argues the Speaker position should belong to the largest party, Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar has stated that the party is still determining its final position. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Vänsterpartiet may support Andreas Norlén for Speaker The Left Party may support Moderate candidate Andreas Norlén for Speaker of the Riksdag, a move seen as a way to exert pressure on the Social Democrats during government negotiations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vnsterpartiet-may-support-andreas-norln-for-speaker ### 2026-09-19: Vänsterpartiet navigates government formation and policy influence The Left Party faces challenges in Swedish government formation due to internal congress decisions, while its push for ministerial roles remains driven by a desire to control social welfare policies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vnsterpartiet-navigates-government-formation-and-policy-influence --- Cite as: Swedish Left Party political maneuvering. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/swedish-left-party-political-maneuvering