Jimmie Åkesson, the leader of the Sweden Democrats, did not show up for a scheduled press conference where the party was expected to announce its first electoral promise. The absence was reportedly due to disagreements with other coalition partners in the Tidö coalition regarding aspects of migration policy. Åkesson later clarified that he had been in discussions over lunch with other party leaders, which ran longer than anticipated, causing his delay.

During the meeting with coalition partners, they were discussing the second part of the so-called minimum level inquiry into migration policies. This discussion specifically revolved around potential changes to residency permits, including proposals to convert permanent residency permits into temporary ones. Åkesson indicated there was a lack of consensus among the parties on which aspects of the proposed policy changes should be implemented, and emphasized that they aim to present a legislative proposal before the summer.

The absence of Åkesson meant that the press conference was conducted by his party's group leader in the parliament, Linda Lindberg, who had to address the media alone. This situation highlights ongoing tensions within the coalition about immigration, a key and contentious issue in Swedish politics, and raises questions about the unity and effectiveness of the Tidö coalition as they prepare for upcoming elections.