The Sweden Democrats are threatening a government crisis if the party does not get a hearing for its demands. It is unclear how serious the threat is, but it clearly illustrates how dependent the government is on SD for its existence.

This time it is about migration policy, SD's most important profile issue. The party leadership today feels that it is under pressure. There is increased pressure to deliver on their election promises. But the initiatives can also backfire on the SD – if the threats are not taken seriously.