Sweden's coalition talks reach day 58 as Andersson calls for concessions

Sweden's political deadlock has reached 58 days without a new government as negotiations over cabinet seats remain stalled. Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson confirmed plans to form a minority coalition with the Centre Party and the Green Party, proposing that the Left Party act strictly as an external parliamentary support partner.

However, the Left Party maintained its rejection of being excluded from government posts. Left Party official Ida Gabrielsson reiterated online that the Social Democrats and the Centre Party "know that we cannot say yes to this."

Appearing on SVT's Morgonstudion, Andersson called on her prospective coalition partners to compromise, stating that the "Centre Party needs to step up" to help break the ongoing political impasse.

Sources: 8 Sidor, Dagens Industri, Dagens Nyheter, Svenska Dagbladet, SVT.