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Swedish parties agree coalition with backing of far-right

Ulf Kristersson, eader of the Moderates and prospective PM

14 October 2022 14:33 (UTC +04:00)

Three Swedish rightwing parties have agreed to form a minority government with the unprecedented support of the far-right Sweden Democrats, conservative leader Ulf Kristersson has said, APA reports citing The Guardian.

The incoming government immediately announced plans for nuclear reactors to meet Sweden’s rising electricity needs.

Kristersson, who is expected to become the next prime minister, told reporters the coalition government would be comprised of the Moderates, Christian Democrats and Liberals, together “cooperating with the Sweden Democrats in parliament”.

The speaker of the parliament is expected to announce a vote on Monday on Kristersson becoming the new prime minister, a month after the right won a narrow victory in the general election, ousting the Social Democrats after eight years in power.

The four rightwing parties together hold 176 of the 349 seats in parliament.