Malin Lauber (S), municipal councilor says that she welcomes the Center Party's decision and that they will now start a dialogue with the Center Party.
- The Center Party went to the election not to cooperate with SD and they keep that promise.
It is a brave decision and it shows that the Center is a party to be trusted, says Malin Lauber (S), opposition councilor Växjö municipality.
Wants to form a stable majority
The Social Democrats had called a press conference on Wednesday morning because the Center Party had just announced that it was leaving the Alliance in Växjö, where it had been part of for 16 years.
- Our ambition now is to form a stable majority in Växjö.
It is important that Växjö gets a board, said Malin Lauber (S) during Wednesday's press conference.
Notice of new board within two weeks
The Social Democrats, the Green Party, the Left Party and the Center Party would, if the parties can agree, get a majority in the municipality.
Notification of how Växjö will be governed is expected within the next two weeks.
Anna Tenje (M) says she is shocked and disappointed by the Center Party's announcement.