Three seats are currently vacant in the Swedish Academy. But the discussions about the new election is in progress and was, as DN then reported already at the gathering last Thursday.
Now is invalen imminent. The honourable member Per Wästberg says it has agreed two new female members.
“At my age, all young,” said Per Wästberg to DN.
” I can’t say it, even if we appoint new members tonight so we are awaiting the king’s approval, the formal. It depends on if the king is available in the evening, ” said Per Wästberg.
” Not entirely, but it is common that it becomes clear after a meeting.
– It is uncertain, but we hope that it will be done in the spring, before the summer recess. In that case, will the Academy finally the eighteen for the first time since 1989. We are moving forward in good mood.
– There is so much to discuss and one should not take everything at once. There are many names in the blåsvinden so to speak. But it may come fairly soon, hopefully before the end of may, ” said Per Wästberg.
Anders Olsson has in past interviews indicated that the Academy in a first mode to select two new members, and that he is determined to try to elect more women. He believes, however, that invalen not can be confirmed already in the evening.
”If we come to a decision tonight, we must wait for the king’s approval, who can not come today. But we will continue the discussion”, writes Anders Olsson in an email to DN on Thursday.
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