Swedish far-right wins first seats in parliament
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
A far-right party in Sweden has won seats in parliament for the first time, denying the governing centre-right coalition an overall majority.
The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats have won 20 of the 349 seats in the country's single assembly, following Sunday's general election.
The alliance, led by centre-right Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, fell short of a clear victory with 172 seats.
Mr Reinfeldt says he will seek the support of the opposition Green Party.
The Greens are currently allied with the centre-left Social Democrats.
Green Party co-chair Maria Wetterstrand said the opposition bloc - which won 157 seats - remained united.
Mr Reinfeldt also did not rule out working with the Social Democrats.
"On many questions there is a possibility for broader co-operation," he told reporters. "We have to see how the Social Democrats define their road ahead."
However the prime minister reiterated that his four-party Alliance for Sweden would not form a coalition with the far-right.
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Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt
We will not co-operate, or become dependent on, the Sweden Democrats”
End Quote Fredrik Reinfeldt Swedish prime minister
"I have been clear on how we will handle this uncertain situation," he said. "We will not co-operate, or become dependent on, the Sweden Democrats".
'Media boycott'
Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Akesson said his party would use the opportunity to make itself heard, as it had not been invited to official debates during the campaign.
"We have in many ways been treated as anything but a political party in this election," he said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11367622
Enligt svenska nyheterna står det "kaos". Gröna MP säger ena stunden nej, i nästa ska det diskuteras, dom verkar ha makten nu lite över läget, samt ska det diskuteras med S, sen ska det diskuteras i Alliansen, sen med Rödgröna, osv.
Skumt val, men ja det är väl relativt över nu, hur eller vilken regering Sverige får känns nu lite löst, dock är det klart att Reinfeldt fortsätter som stadsminister och som en god förlorare får man väl säga grattis. :)
Och spela en låt för dom rödgröna, U2 "Pride (In The Name Of Love)"
The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats have won 20 of the 349 seats in the country's single assembly, following Sunday's general election.
The alliance, led by centre-right Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, fell short of a clear victory with 172 seats.
Mr Reinfeldt says he will seek the support of the opposition Green Party.
The Greens are currently allied with the centre-left Social Democrats.
Green Party co-chair Maria Wetterstrand said the opposition bloc - which won 157 seats - remained united.
Mr Reinfeldt also did not rule out working with the Social Democrats.
"On many questions there is a possibility for broader co-operation," he told reporters. "We have to see how the Social Democrats define their road ahead."
However the prime minister reiterated that his four-party Alliance for Sweden would not form a coalition with the far-right.
Continue reading the main story
“Start Quote
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt
We will not co-operate, or become dependent on, the Sweden Democrats”
End Quote Fredrik Reinfeldt Swedish prime minister
"I have been clear on how we will handle this uncertain situation," he said. "We will not co-operate, or become dependent on, the Sweden Democrats".
'Media boycott'
Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Akesson said his party would use the opportunity to make itself heard, as it had not been invited to official debates during the campaign.
"We have in many ways been treated as anything but a political party in this election," he said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11367622
Enligt svenska nyheterna står det "kaos". Gröna MP säger ena stunden nej, i nästa ska det diskuteras, dom verkar ha makten nu lite över läget, samt ska det diskuteras med S, sen ska det diskuteras i Alliansen, sen med Rödgröna, osv.
Skumt val, men ja det är väl relativt över nu, hur eller vilken regering Sverige får känns nu lite löst, dock är det klart att Reinfeldt fortsätter som stadsminister och som en god förlorare får man väl säga grattis. :)
Och spela en låt för dom rödgröna, U2 "Pride (In The Name Of Love)"
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