Marmorstein: I think PM Nilsson will keep the job

"It was very stupid".

This is how Ulf Kristersson (M) described the fact that PM Nilsson poached eel and later also lied about it in contact with authorities.

The incident was not a surprise for the Prime Minister - PM Nilsson told about what happened before he took up the position as State Secretary, says Kristersson in Morgonstudion.

However, the scandal is troublesome for the government, says SVT's political commentator Elisabeth Marmorstien.

This is especially the case when they have profiled themselves in matters relating to law and order.

- It also gives the opposition ammunition when they try to portray this government as a liar.

In addition, it takes the focus away from things that the government wants to talk about, she says.

Several senior S representatives have demanded Nilsson's resignation - but the incident will likely not cost him his job, Marmorstein believes.

- PM Nilsson is currently a burden for Ulf Kristersson.

But if nothing new comes to light, this story will likely blow over.