Swedish PM to include hard-right party in future government

• Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his centre-right party would allow the hard-right Sweden Democrats into government if a right-wing majority emerges from this year's election.
• The Sweden Democrats, founded by individuals with ties to right-wing extremist groups, have grown significantly under Jimmie Akesson, becoming Sweden's second-largest party in 2022.
• Currently, Kristersson's coalition relies on the Sweden Democrats for parliamentary support but does not include them in the Cabinet.
• The decision marks a significant step towards integrating the Sweden Democrats into the political mainstream, following a similar move by the Liberals, a junior government partner.
• Kristersson will remain the prime ministerial candidate, and the Sweden Democrats will gain substantial responsibility for migration issues.