Åsa Salo, the group leader for the Moderate Party in Eskilstuna, resigned from her position on March 19, 2026, according to a press release. The resignation comes amid internal party difficulties, with reports indicating Salo decided to step down because she couldn't unite the group. This development follows a week of turmoil for the local Moderate Party, during which two Moderate councilors left the party to become political independents.
Another party member, Ann Berglund, also announced her departure from the party. The resignation was announced through an official press release on Thursday evening, with both local media and public broadcaster SVT reporting on the development. SVT Sörmland reported they were seeking comment from Åsa Salo following the announcement.