According to Scherman, Olof Palme and Carl Bildt had also had their own favorites among reporters, denying access to others. Scherman called it "a Swedish version of the Italian Berlusconi model".
In accordance with Scherman, Olof Palme and Carl Bildt also had their preferred journalists among reporters, excluding others from access. Scherman referred to it as "a Swedish version of the Italian Berlusconi model".