Ebba Busch, the leader of the Christian Democrats (KD) in Sweden, has made it clear in a recent interview that she will not guarantee any ministerial positions to the Sweden Democrats (SD) should the Tidö parties emerge victorious in the upcoming election. During her Saturday interview with Ekot, she emphasized that she did not intend to negotiate ministerial roles in advance, stating, 'I haven’t thought about bargaining away that puck prematurely.' Busch indicated that a government formed from the Tidö collaboration could consist of varying party numbers, either four, two, or even just one party.

The backdrop to these comments comes from the Liberal Party's recent shift regarding the Sweden Democrats. Just a week prior, the Liberals became the first political party to give the green light for SD ministers in exchange for fifteen policy commitments in what they termed the 'Sverigelöftet' or 'Sweden Promise.' Busch remarked that the agreement made by the Liberals did not hold any value for her party (KD) or the Moderate Party (M), emphasizing that they do not feel bound by the terms outlined. One of the included points in the 'Sweden Promise' pertains to phasing out profit incentives in schools, which has been a contentious topic in Swedish educational policy.

As the election approaches, Busch’s comments reflect a cautious strategy where the KD seeks to maintain its independence and not be overly influenced by the shifting dynamics between other political parties. By distancing herself from the Liberal's commitments to the SD, Busch is positioning KD to negotiate on her party's terms, regardless of the agreements that may emerge among other factions, thus setting the stage for complex political discussions ahead in the formation of potential coalitions after the elections.