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Sweden. Elections marked more by Russia than immigration

Observador12 September 2026 at 10:34

Elections in Sweden are being marked by issues related to Russia, rather than the traditional theme of immigration that has dominated Swedish political debate in recent decades.

The Social Democrats lead the polls, remaining as the party ahead in voting intentions before the elections.

The political debate now centers on the possibility of the Swedish far-right entering the government, a scenario that has never happened in the country and that represents a significant change in Swedish politics.

The negotiations to form a governing coalition may result in an unprecedented central bloc, bringing together parties from different political spectra to form a government.

Why this matters

Swedish readers face a potential significant change in the configuration of their government, with the far-right possibly entering the executive for the first time, which would alter the country's foreign policy, particularly regarding NATO and aid to Ukraine. This outcome depends not only on the vote, but also on post-electoral negotiations between parties, which could result in a complete reconfiguration of the Swedish party system.

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