Göran Hägglund

Following the 2014 general election, political turmoil and a government crisis ensue. When the Sweden Democrats—the third-largest party—vote in favor of the Alliance’s budget proposal, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven calls for a snap election. SVT political reporter Pontus Mattsson follows ministers, opposition politicians, and ordinary party members from election night through to the announcement between Christmas and New Year’s that the snap election has been cancelled.

A behind the scenes look at a number of Sweden's party leaders and their speechwriters. Features exclusive insight into how political speeches are crafted to convince voters.

During one frenetic hour, comedians Petrina Solange Karlsson, Anders "Ankan" Johansson, Johanna Hurtig Wagrell, and Özz Nujen—led by Kristoffer Ahonen Appelquist—take aim at our eight party leaders. Anything goes. No jokes are off-limits. No embarrassment is too sacred. Scandals are scrutinized, shortcomings are mocked, and not even the Prime Minister escapes unscathed.