The Liberal Party (Liberalerna) is set to hold an extraordinary national meeting on Sunday where members will decide whether to accept the Sweden Democrats (SD) in a potential government. According to political analysis from Barometern-OT, the decision represents a critical moment for Swedish politics.
Political commentators have described the potential acceptance of SD in a government as a hard blow to Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson. The analysis suggests that if Liberalerna votes yes on Sunday, Andersson would no longer be able to use the argument that there is division even on the right side of politics.
The Liberal Party's local stance on the issue is also reportedly creating significant headaches for Moderate Party group leader Hanne Lindqvist. Most indications point toward the answer being yes when the 183 delegates make their decision at the extraordinary meeting.
The development follows Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson's unexpected opening last Friday for a future government that includes SD. The Sunday meeting will determine whether this opening becomes official party policy.