Romina Pourmokhtari (Liberal Party) maintains her stance that the Sweden Democrats (SD) pursue racist policies and states she would not shake hands with their leader, Jimmie Åkesson. Despite this, she continues to campaign actively for the “blue-yellow team” – a reference to the conservative bloc – and does not rule out serving as a minister again in a government potentially including the SD. This highlights a pragmatic approach to potentially governing with a party she fundamentally disagrees with. Åkesson responded by stating it is possible to change one’s early vote on election day. The situation underscores the complex political landscape in Sweden following recent elections. Pourmokhtari’s position reflects a tension between ideological convictions and the realities of coalition building in Swedish politics.