In a heartfelt moment that captured the attention of many, Mikael Johansson, the Chairman of the Regional Board in Kronoberg, announced his resignation amid tears, receiving a standing ovation from the assembly.

Citing personal reasons for his departure, Johansson mentioned lacking the necessary energy for the role and facing harassment.

This emotional announcement came shortly before the unexpected shift in leadership, with the Moderates handing over the chairmanship to Henrietta Modig Serrate of the Social Democrats, marking a new era of majority rule between the Moderates and Social Democrats in the region.

This move, however, has been met with strong criticism from the former alliance partners of the Moderates.