Mats Knutson: I think Stefan Löfven is quite nervous

The Green Party's spokesperson and Deputy Prime Minister Isabella Lövin is leaving politics. When the MP finds a replacement, she will also resign as Minister of the Environment and Climate.

In a statement to DN, Isabella Lövin states personal reasons as a basis for the decision and that the defection should not be perceived as criticism of the Social Democrats, the partner in the government.

But at the same time, the climate of dialogue between the two governing parties has deteriorated more and more recently, according to Mats Knutson.

- It is clear that this is something that can probably also come into play here, he says.

The migration issue has outwardly appeared to be the most difficult for the government to handle, according to Knutson. New migration legislation must be in place by next summer, but the co-operation parties have not agreed. The Social Democrats are behind all of the migration committee's 26 presented proposals so far, while the Green Party only supports three of the proposals.

- It is possible that this whole discussion about the migration issue is also a partial explanation for Isabella Lövin choosing to step down today, but it is only my own speculations, says Mats Knutson.

It is still unclear who will succeed Isabella Lövin. The party usually holds its congresses in the spring, that is, around the month of May.

- If you can go as long as leaderless, I doubt it. I think you will be forced to call an extra congress.

What direction the party is taking with the new female mouthpiece and what it means for government cooperation is still shrouded in obscurity.

- If it becomes a mouthpiece that wants to continue cooperating with the Social Democrats or if it becomes a mouthpiece who wants to pursue a more activist policy from a more independent opposition role, says Mats Knutson and continues: 

- I think Stefan Löfven is quite nervous about where this is going.