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Swedes vote this Sunday in general elections, which could be decided by a narrow margin

cbn13 September 2026 at 17:24

Swedes vote this Sunday in general elections that could be decided by a narrow margin. The latest polls point to the center and left bloc, led by Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats, with nearly 50% of voting intentions. The right, made up of four parties and led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, appears with around 47%.

The right-wing bloc has the support of the "Sweden Democrats," an anti-immigration party that originated from neo-Nazi movements. The right promises to maintain its crime-fighting policy and harden measures against immigration.

The left bloc, on the other hand, advocates for increased taxes on banks and higher incomes to expand investments in health and education. The bloc also proposes financial support measures for families, in a scenario of increasing inequalities and loss of purchasing power.

A right-wing victory could bring the "Sweden Democrats" to government for the first time, after four years of supporting the coalition without holding ministerial positions.

Why this matters

Readers are affected because the result of these elections can determine significant changes in immigration, taxation and security policies in Sweden, with potential consequences for international relations and European politics. The article follows polls showing an extremely tight race between the two blocs.

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