Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is facing criticism from within his own coalition after reportedly promising that the Sweden Democrats would be given responsibility for migration and integration issues in a potential government after the next election. According to reports from Svenska Dagbladet and Aftonbladet, there is significant irritation within both the Christian Democrats and Liberal parties over the move. Sources within the coalition described the promise as 'dumb' to commit to such a position before policy negotiations have even begun.
While both parties reportedly view the overall decision to include the Sweden Democrats in a potential government positively, believing it would create a united bloc against a divided left, they are frustrated that Kristersson specifically promised away migration and integration responsibilities. The Moderate Party leader reportedly did not explicitly state that the Sweden Democrats would receive that specific ministerial post, but according to multiple sources, that is how the announcement was interpreted by all parties involved.