The Swedish government has been forced to abandon its plan to lower the age of criminal responsibility following unsuccessful attempts to secure support from within its parliamentary base. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer acknowledged hesitation among a small number of Liberal Party lawmakers who opposed the proposal aligned with the governing coalition’s agenda, known as the “Tidö Agreement.” Despite behind-the-scenes efforts to persuade these dissenting voices, the government ultimately lacked sufficient parliamentary backing to proceed. The proposed change to the criminal age had faced considerable opposition, prompting the need for these negotiations. Strömmer confirmed the existence of these doubts within the supporting parties. This retreat marks a setback for the government’s broader policy objectives outlined in the Tidö Agreement. The decision highlights the challenges of maintaining unity within a coalition government on sensitive and divisive issues.