Liberalerna (L) has announced it will allow Sverigedemokraterna (SD) into a future Swedish government, a decision that has triggered immediate and widespread backlash within the party. Party leader Simona Mohamsson made the announcement alongside SD leader Jimmie Åkesson at a press conference on March 13, 2026, following a crisis meeting within Liberalerna. Mohamsson stated that the two parties have reached agreement on important policy positions that would make their political side stronger and more united than ever.
However, the decision has caused significant internal turmoil, with top Liberalerna members across Sweden expressing outrage and threatening to leave the party. Jennie Claesson, municipal councilor and group leader for L in Uppsala, warned that 'the entire party will implode' and stated that Uppsala Liberals will not govern with SD. In Malmö, municipal councilor Roko Kursar announced he is withdrawing as top candidate and will not participate in the election campaign, calling the decision 'not credible' and contrary to his beliefs.
the entire party will implode
Several other party officials have indicated they will leave party leadership positions or withdraw from candidacy if the decision is approved at the party's national meeting.
Uppsala Liberals will not govern with SD and threatened not to stand for re-election if the party's national meeting approves SD in government
he would remove his name as top candidate and not participate in the election campaign, calling the potential cooperation 'not credible' and contrary to his beliefs