Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
The result could give the Sweden Democrats cabinet posts for the first time, as polls show a dead heat between the two blocs.
- On Sunday, Swedes will vote in an extremely close general election that could allow the far-right Sweden Democrats to enter government for the first time if their coalition secures a majority.
- Polling around 19%, the Sweden Democrats have roots in the neo-Nazi fringe and have served as Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's main parliamentary backers since 2022 to deliver his policy agenda.
- Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson warned voters the election decides if Sweden Democrats shape policy on defense, schools, culture and finance. Lawmaker Mattias Karlsson told Reuters, "Swedish culture, the Swedish language, Swedish laws apply."
- Kristersson promised to give the Sweden Democrats cabinet positions if he secures a second term, though critics fear their platform to end multiculturalism could deepen social divisions and shift the political center rightward.
- Author Jan Guillou called the election a referendum on whether Sweden continues down a far-right path. Center Party lawmaker Birgitta Ohlsson warned a Sweden Democrats-led government would have an "enormously negative impact on the liberal ideals of our country.
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Sweden votes in election thriller, far right eyes govt role
Sweden began voting Sunday in a general election after a tight race that will see either the far-right enter government for the first time or the left-wing opposition reclaim power.
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