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The Center Party held similar negotiations in 2018, but then the process was much quieter. Now the negotiations take place openly with leading politicians making demands and ultimatums.
The Social Democrats have more and more fallen into the hands of the Center Party and the Left Party. They are the ones who have incompatible positions and they are the ones who will decide the outcome.
Actually, the Center Party did the same thing in 2018, but then it was very quiet about the negotiation process. This time, much is played out in front of an open curtain with leading politicians making demands and ultimatums.
The Social Democrats are now trying to regain the initiative. But it is still an advantage Kristersson or a by-election, given the Left Party's announcement tonight.
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