Norlén's days as speaker are numbered - more news about Swedish politics and international relations
Quick Look
- Andreas Norlén's days as chairman are numbered according to observers.
- Political scientist Jonas Hinnfors says that the Left Party will have to give way in the negotiations about government power.
- The Sweden Democrats are losing voters in Skåne, including 9.3 percentage points in Bjuv.
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Why It Matters
The article describes several ongoing events in Swedish politics: uncertainty about the post of speaker after the election, the state of negotiations to form a government, the Sweden Democrats' voter loss in their traditional strongholds as well as international news about the succession of Norwegian King Harald and Canada's approach to the EU.
Norlén's days as Speaker are numbered – they can take over
A key player in the drama surrounding government power will be the new speaker. By all accounts, Andreas Norlén's days at the post are numbered.
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Political scientist: This party must yield in the negotiations
Several red lines stand in the way of a change of power in Sweden - even though the S-side looks set to win the election with a narrow majority. Political scientist Jonas Hinnfors sees that it is the Left Party that will have to yield in the negotiations.
- It is much more likely, he says.
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The SD loss in Skåne: "We have been spoiled"
The Sweden Democrats have lost voters in almost all of Sweden. The decline is clear in the party's strong strongholds in Skåne. In Bjuv, the party loses 9.3 percentage points in the municipal election.
- The SD hype is over, says Bjuvbon Martin Kirschner.
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Now the legacy of King Harald is to be divided
Properties worth hundreds of millions, an exclusive collection of jewels and a financial fortune invested in funds and bonds - now the legacy of King Harald is to be divided.
- You cannot rule out that Marius Borg Høiby can get an inherited castle, says the Norwegian historian Ole-Jørgen Schulsrud-Hansen.
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Canada to the EU: Wants everything - except membership
Canada throws itself into Europe's arms as the relationship with the US collapses. Canada buys German submarines, considers Swedish combat plans and participates in more and more of the EU's projects and political meetings.
Read more here.
Read more:
Norlén's days as Speaker are numbered – they can take over
Political scientist: This party must yield in the negotiations
The SD loss in Skåne: "We have been spoiled"
Now the legacy of King Harald is to be divided
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Andreas Norlén will be replaced as speaker shortly after the election.
Likely · Within weeks
The Left Party will have to compromise in the government negotiations to produce a government.
Likely · Within weeks
Canada will increase its participation in EU security and defense cooperation without seeking membership.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- Who will succeed Andreas Norlén as chairman?
- How will the Left Party act in the government negotiations?
- What concrete measures will the Sweden Democrats take to regain lost voters in Skåne?
- How will the inheritance of King Harald be distributed between the heirs?
