According to SVT's announcement, on Sunday, May 3, Swedish party leaders will gather for a debate in Agenda's studio, covering energy, healthcare, economy and migration. The live broadcast will air from 20:00 to 22:15 on SVT2 and SVT Play, with hosts Camilla Kvartoft and Anders Holmberg moderating.
SVT has decided to revamp the format after the previous debate in October 2025, which was widely criticized by viewers and commentators because party leaders repeatedly talked over each other. SVT's Agenda has introduced several adjustments: the traditional head-to-head duels have been scrapped, and more time has been set aside for the general debate, with the hope that this will prevent the disruptions seen last time. Several parties, including the Moderates, had called on SVT to mute the microphones of leaders who were not speaking, but the network has decided not to do so. Instead, the organizers expect that the party leaders themselves will take responsibility for maintaining orderly discussion. Moderators Kvartoft and Holmberg have also said that if things get out of hand, they will assert control and restore order.
During the debate, energy policies will be a major focus. Moderator Camilla Kvartoft noted that many experts are sounding the alarm about a severe energy crisis that could send fuel and electricity prices soaring. She stressed that nuclear power and wind power continue to be deeply divisive issues in Swedish politics. Kvartoft added that Sweden is already in a recession, and the current energy crisis risks making the downturn longer and more painful.
Anders Holmberg pointed out that healthcare is one of the top voter priorities, consistently ranking among the most important issues. He said he wants to hear concrete proposals from the party leaders on how they would deliver healthcare that is of higher quality, more evenly distributed, and easier to access for everyone.
The economy and migration will also be on the table. Kvartoft explained that she plans to challenge the leaders on their strategies to boost the economy, generate growth, and tackle unemployment. On migration, Holmberg pointed out that Sweden is currently receiving historically low numbers of asylum seekers.
According to the schedule, the broadcast will pause at 21:00 for the news show Rapport, running until 21:15. According to the studio layout, the party leaders will be positioned in the following order: the Social Democrats (S), the Left Party (V), the Centre Party (C), the Green Party (MP), the Sweden Democrats (SD), the Liberals (L), the Christian Democrats (KD), and the Moderate Party (M).