Internal Liberal Party Voices Call to End Cooperation with Sweden Democrats

Thirty-eight members of Sweden's Liberal Party (Liberalerna) have voiced strong opposition to the party's current cooperation with the Sweden Democrats (SD), calling for a return to an independent liberal identity. In a joint opinion piece published in SvD Debatt on November 21, 2025, these members lament that despite delivering strong liberal policies, the party has suffered voter losses attributed to its alliance with the SD, which they say frightens potential voters. They urge the party to "be freed from its current bindings" and present itself as an autonomous liberal force ahead of upcoming elections.

This demand coincides with the Liberal Party's national meeting taking place in Karlstad, where internal debates about the party's future stance are underway. While many within the party express unease about the SD cooperation, party leader Simona Mohamsson supports continuing the Tidö Alliance but opposes including the SD in government. The Sweden Democrats, however, insist on obtaining ministerial posts for further cooperation to proceed.

The dissenting Liberals emphasize the urgency of clarifying the party's position to reconnect with voters who have distanced themselves due to the current political compromises. This internal opposition highlights a significant fault line within the party just as national political negotiations intensify.