Stefan Löfven's latest maneuver in the battle for the post of prime minister may well secure power for him. But at the same time, the risk increases that Sweden will be thrown into a new government crisis later this autumn when the Riksdag is to make a decision on the budget.

No other prime minister has managed to survive as many political crises as Stefan Löfven.

Despite a difficult parliamentary situation, he may be on the verge of success again.

Again, the tactic seems to be to postpone the final decision with the hope of finding a solution later.

It has also previously been a recurring element in Stefan Löfven's crisis management.

This time, it may be the tactical move that secures the post of prime minister for him.

Stefan Löfven's message after the meeting with the Speaker is that he is prepared to take over as Prime Minister without first having gathered support in the Riksdag for the Government's forthcoming budget.

There are no constitutional obstacles

The message may be what is required for both the Center Party and the Left Party to be prepared to release him as Prime Minister.

There are no constitutional obstacles to such a solution, even if it creates a significantly increased security for a government to be sure that economic policy is secured in the Riksdag.

Stefan Löfven's announcement on Tuesday means that the question of the upcoming autumn budget will be pushed forward in time, at least until after the summer.

Thus, Stefan Löfven acquires valuable time to try to find a negotiated solution that secures support for the autumn budget.

What such a solution might look like is currently unclear.

So far, the Center Party has been strongly opposed to any approach that involves budget negotiations or organized cooperation with the Left Party.

The messages from the Liberals have also been negative.

Opens for a new government crisis in the future

However, Stefan Löfven sends another important message in his attempt to be re-appointed prime minister: If the government does not get its budget through this autumn, he will resign.

Thus, Stefan Löfven makes the budget a cabinet issue, a message that aims to put pressure on prospective co-operation parties.

But also a message that means that a new government crisis may be on the doorstep when the Riksdag discusses the government budget this autumn.

Previously, Löfven has on two occasions seen his budgets voted down by the Riksdag.

Now, with just over a year left until the next parliamentary election, he makes it clear that he is not prepared to accept that humiliation once again.

The announcement today that Löfven wants to become prime minister without first having secured parliamentary support for his budget can be of great importance for the continued process.

With this message, he makes it very difficult for the Left Party to go against him in a prime ministerial vote.

It will be difficult to vote against him

The direct consequence can be an M / KD government with the support of the Sweden Democrats.

It will also be difficult for the Center Party to vote against Löfven in this situation.

How the Liberals will act is unclear.

So far, the message from party leader Nyamko Sabuni has been that her party will support moderate leader Ulf Kristersson in a prime ministerial vote.

In that case, Löfven can count on a maximum of 175 seats in a prime ministerial vote.

It is a predominance of only one mandate, which means that the vote can be decided by pure coincidence or by political savages and individual members who vote against the party line.

Despite this, today's announcement may be what paves the way for another return for Stefan Löfven as Prime Minister.

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