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- 1Sweden in political deadlock as Andersson abandons government formation▼Sweden faces political deadlock after Andersson gives up attempt to form government
Swedish Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has given up her attempt to form a new government, leaving the country in political deadlock following September's parliamentary election. With no bloc holding a clear majority in the Riksdag, the task of forming a government is expected to pass to the conservative-led opposition, prolonging uncertainty over who will govern Sweden.
- 2French Socialists mocked after lacklustre primary debate●[Vidéo] Primaire PS : s'opposer mollement, se planter 100% Le débat entre socialistes a eu lieu mercredi 23 septembre 20
The French Socialist Party held its primary debate on Wednesday 23 September, and critics say it went badly. Commentators describe a field of candidates with near-identical programmes and some deeply unimpressive moments, concluding that the social-democratic camp chiefly demonstrated disorganisation and weakness. The dominant reaction online has been scornful, with left-wing observers accusing the party of opposing each other half-heartedly while offering voters little real choice ahead of the primary vote.
- 3S&D Group and ETUC hold joint Trade Union Forum●Trade Union Forum, jointly organised by the S&D Group and the ETUC
The Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament has jointly organised a Trade Union Forum with the European Trade Union Confederation. The gathering brings together centre-left MEPs and union representatives to discuss workers' rights and labour priorities in EU policy. Little detail has been released so far about the agenda or outcomes of the event.