Tidö party leaders gathered at Ulf Kristersson's home in Strängnäs for lunch and discussions ahead of the election. Despite an initial hug between Jimmie Åkesson and Simona Mohamsson, no knots were untied on the government issue, with the Sweden Democrats demanding cabinet seats while the Liberals oppose it. The parties agreed on seven points for future policy.
On Monday, December 9, 2025, a meeting was held at Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's row house in Strängnäs, dubbed the Strängnäs meeting by the parties. The aim was to demonstrate unity ahead of the election, following a conflict-ridden autumn. Leaders from the Moderates, Christian Democrats, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats – Ulf Kristersson, Ebba Busch, Simona Mohamsson, and Jimmie Åkesson – discussed issues including growth, migration, and everyday crime. They agreed on seven points for the next term.
Despite the collaboration, disagreements persist on government formation. The Sweden Democrats demand cabinet positions, while the Liberals recently decided against joining or supporting such a government. Åkesson arrived in the party's Christmas sweater featuring his face and was greeted with a hug from Mohamsson, who brought Christmas gifts. Busch apologized to neighbors for the media presence.
The meeting had a festive atmosphere. Guests had coffee at the kitchen table with wild lasagne from nearby Elsas bistro and soft gingerbread baked by Kristersson's chief of staff Sofia Lindbom. Coffee was served from the Uppsala Ekeby Majlis blå service. Gifts were exchanged: Åkesson gave Kristersson this year's glögg, Mohamsson a Taylor Swift vinyl (which the prime minister appreciated), Busch a flower, and Åkesson received Christmas socks and a book on the euro. Busch got cigars.
After the meeting, Kristersson emphasized unity: “Different parties have different views on exactly how the government should look. That was the case before the last election too.” Mohamsson said: “Every day we succeed in collaborating to ensure more Swedes have more money in their pockets.” Åkesson was confident: “SD won the election for the government side last time and we are ready to do it again.” No joint election manifesto is expected, but the parties want to show a common direction. Kristersson hid the children's notes on the fridge for the guests. A local resident called it “like a show”.
