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Sep 11, 2026

Sweden holds knife-edge election with far right poised for potential government role

Sweden votes in an extremely tight general election on Sunday that could see the far-right enter government for the first time, with conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson promising cabinet positions to hard-right allies if the right-wing bloc secures a majority. Polls show the race between left and right blocs is too close to call after progressives squandered an earlier lead.

Sep 11, 2026·7 sources
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  • ▪Sweden's asylum applications have fallen to their lowest levels since 1985 following a dramatic tightening of migration policies over the last decade
  • ▪Right-wing populist parties have recently gained significant ground across Europe, including sharing power in Finland, Italy, Croatia, and the Czech Republic
  • ▪The Sweden Democrats, led by Jimmie Åkesson, currently hold around 18% to 19% support in national opinion polls

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Ulf Kristersson

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