The last two times they inherited an economy almost beyond repair. This time it is better. We have budget discipline that even the socialists follow.

The other reason is hat the social democrats have to reform their party now. And where should they go in the political landscape? Far left? No, they won’t win an election on a left wing socialist agenda. Environment/peace/feminism/PC? No, the union members, the core voters, HATE that kind of business unfriendly talk. Then there is the centre, but it’s pretty crowded. :)

It will be really interesting to follow.