Vänsterpartiet Demands Government Inclusion and Sets Strict Conditions for 2026

Vänsterpartiet, under the leadership of Nooshi Dadgostar, has decisively stated that it will not support any government following the 2026 elections unless it is included as an active participant. The party's leadership conveyed this clear condition ahead of its congress in the spring, emphasizing their demand to be part of any red-green coalition government to which their votes are essential.

The party is primarily aiming to collaborate with the Social Democrats (S) and the Green Party (MP), while remaining open to working with the Centre Party (C) if needed to form a majority in the Riksdag. The party’s election platform focuses heavily on addressing pressing economic issues such as reducing the rising costs of food and electricity, making essential goods more affordable, combating unemployment, and increasing investments in welfare, infrastructure, and climate initiatives. To finance these plans, Vänsterpartiet proposes raising taxes on high-income earners.

Nooshi Dadgostar underscored the importance of cooperation and securing a stable majority government, stressing that every vote counts in a democratic process. She specifically highlighted the party’s commitment to ensuring that families do not face burdensome expenses when shopping, stating, “It should not be a burden to go shopping for families on a regular Thursday or Friday.”

The party criticized past budget negotiations where the Centre Party voted against budgets they had negotiated, emphasizing the need for trustworthy collaboration in government formation. The upcoming congress in Örebro will also see party members electing a new board and reviewing the proposed election platform.

This firm stance signals Vänsterpartiet’s intent to wield significant influence in Swedish politics by refusing to support a government unless it shares in power, marking a strategic move to shape the direction of the next government coalition.