Tidö Party Leaders Hold Strängnäs Meeting Amid Continued Government Formation Disputes

In a December 2025 meeting hosted by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Strängnäs, leaders of the Tidö parties including Jimmie Åkesson of the Sverigedemokraterna and Simona Mohamsson from the Liberalerna convened to discuss strategies ahead of the 2026 elections. While the gathering aimed to demonstrate unity following a conflict-ridden autumn and resulted in agreement on seven key points addressing economic growth, migration, and everyday crime, a crucial dispute remained unresolved: the government's composition.

Sverigedemokraterna insists on being part of the next government, but Liberalerna stands firmly opposed. Though party leaders expressed confidence in their cooperation on significant political issues, no concrete solution to this division emerged during the meeting. Åkesson voiced optimism that government formation agreements could be worked out post-election, whereas Kristersson remarked that a unified election manifesto is unlikely, but assured that voters would receive a clear message about the direction for Sweden.

The meeting was notably informal with exchanges of Christmas gifts and a meal featuring viltlasagne and homemade pepparkakor, highlighting a cordial atmosphere despite political tensions. Kristersson himself served food and drinks, lightening the mood with humorous anecdotes about preparing his home for the guests.

This assembly reflects continued efforts to navigate internal party dynamics and government formation challenges within the Tidö coalition ahead of the elections, balancing collaboration on policy matters with unresolved disagreements on leadership roles.