Parliamentary voting pact remains stalled as parties clash over new system

During the previous term, Sweden’s informal kvittning system—allowing parties to trade voting attendance—collapsed when the Sweden Democrats brought in two substitute members to win a vote the Tidö coalition would have otherwise lost. The red-green parties protested, prompting a rule on 29 April that forces all 349 parliamentarians to be present for each vote. Six months later, no replacement agreement has been forged.

While Social Democratic press secretary Elin Aarflot notes the lack of talks, Moderates are reportedly unwilling to meet before year-end, and Christian Democrats’ Camilla Brodin says the initiative lies with the red-greens. Sweden Democrats’ group leader Matheus Enholm admits a functional system would be beneficial but places it low on his agenda.