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Swedish PM Kristersson opposes strategic voting in Oslo meeting

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  • Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson rejects strategic voting for any party.
  • He made the remarks during a meeting in Oslo with Canada's PM.
  • Kristersson welcomes Liberal Party's shift on cooperating with Sweden Democrats.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said he will not suggest that voters strategically support the Liberal Party (L) or any other party, according to reports from multiple Swedish newspapers. He made the comments while in Oslo, Norway, to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Kristersson reportedly stated that strategic voting "doesn't work at all" and that parties should win based on "their own merits." He also welcomed Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson's openness to cooperating with the Sweden Democrats (SD), saying it facilitates collaboration, but noted he has never had similar red lines in partnerships.

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Ulf Kristersson, Swedish Prime Minister

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Ulf Kristersson, Swedish Prime Minister

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