Sweden is holding elections with special attention to the rise of the far-right in the country. The dispute for the head of government opposes Ulf Kristersson, from the conservative Moderates party, to Magdalena Andersson, from the Social Democratic Party. Kristersson admitted the possibility of including the far-right in the executive if elected, at a time when far-right parties have gained significant ground in Swedish politics. The electoral campaign has been marked by the debate on immigration, security, and economic policies, themes that have boosted voting for parties further to the right.
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Sweden: electoral battle focused on the rise of the far-right
Euronews Portugal13 September 2026 at 16:49
Why this matters
This article is of interest to Swedish readers because it describes the outcome of the legislative elections that will determine who governs the country, with direct implications for immigration policies, economy, and European integration. The possible entry of the far-right into the executive represents a significant change in the Swedish political landscape, breaking the tradition of isolation of radically anti-immigration parties.
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