With just ten days remaining until the election and the opposition enjoying a noticeable lead in the polls, Ebba Busch, leader of the Christian Democrats (KD), finds herself at the center of controversy. She’s been accused of cozying up to the Social Democrats and their leader, Magdalena Andersson.
Among those voicing suspicion is Jimmie Åkesson, her colleague from the Sweden Democrats (SD), who provocatively questioned, “Can we really trust Ebba Busch?”
However, in a recent interview with SVT, Busch firmly shut the door on any collaboration with the Social Democrats. While she remains open to cross-party cooperation in the event of a “serious crisis,” she made her stance clear.
“I will not be a prop for the Social Democrats. It is not my responsibility to help Magdalena Andersson assemble her fantasy government. Nonetheless, I am willing to shoulder responsibility for Sweden in extraordinary circumstances. I believe more parties are ready to step up,” Busch stated resolutely.
### Paving the Path for Nationalization of Healthcare
Simultaneously, Busch emphasized that she will not draw new “red lines” in Swedish politics. Should Tidösamarbetet—the collaboration among certain right-wing parties—fail, she plans to take a stance in opposition.
“There are fundamental issues still at stake for Sweden. We must advance nuclear power, maintain strict migration policies, prioritize families with children, and ultimately abolish regional healthcare responsibilities. I am committed to working diligently from the opposition,” she affirmed.
During the hearing, Busch didn’t hold back her critique of Sweden’s municipalities and regions, reiterating her call to nationalize healthcare—an agenda point that faces resistance from both Andersson and Ulf Kristersson, the leader of the Moderates (M).
“Are you suggesting you would accept a role in a government that doesn’t support nationalizing healthcare?” presenter Camilla Kvartoft challenged.
“Precisely, and that’s a compelling reason for Swedish voters to support KD,” Busch replied with conviction. “When the people have their say, I’m confident we will see an increase in support for our party.”
