Sweden Risks Losing Influence in E.U. Budget Talks During Government Formation
With no new government in place, Sweden could lose influence in negotiations over the European Union's next long-term budget, just as the talks enter a decisive phase. "It is not an ideal situation," Jonas Tallberg, a professor of political science at Stockholm University, told Altinget, an independent news site, on Tuesday.

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Last updated: 2026-09-23
Source: Department of Political Science