A political split is reportedly underway in Flen, Sweden, where several members of the Liberalerna party are leaving to form a new political entity. According to local media reports, the new party will be called Fria Liberaler (Free Liberals) and is being established in response to dissatisfaction with the national party's political direction. The split appears to have been triggered by a press conference involving Liberalerna party leader Simona Mohamsson and Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson, which reportedly prompted several local Liberalerna members in Flen to leave the party.
A press conference has been called for Thursday where the new party is expected to be formally presented. The development represents a significant local political realignment in Flen municipality ahead of upcoming elections.