Sweden will hold its general election on Sunday, September 13. In the weeks leading up to the vote, the center-left opposition, composed of the Social Democrats, Left Party, Greens, and Center Party, was ahead in the polls. The center-right bloc, formed by the Liberal Conservatives, Christian Democrats, and Liberals, was behind in voting intentions. The right bloc is supported by the Sweden Democrats party (SD).
The center-right coalition cooperates with the Sweden Democrats party, which is considered right-wing. This alliance between traditional center-right parties and the SD has been a defining feature of Swedish politics in this election, although the main parties in the bloc avoided a formal alliance with the SD.
Shortly before the vote, both sides were hit by new scandals that may affect the outcome of the election. The scandals represent unexpected challenges for both coalitions at a critical moment in the electoral campaign.
The election result will determine which bloc will govern Sweden in the coming years, with polls indicating a competitive race between the country's two main political coalitions.
