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One of the founders of ABBA supported the social-democratic candidate in the Swedish elections in an original wayPhoto by OrnaW on Pexels
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One of the founders of ABBA supported the social-democratic candidate in the Swedish elections in an original way

CNN Portugal13 September 2026 at 18:57

The musician Benny Andersson, one of the founders of the ABBA group, supported the social-democratic candidate Magdalena Andersson in the legislative elections in Sweden in an original way. Andersson joined the party leader in the final hours of the campaign to help mobilize supporters.

The surprise of the support came through a new version of the famous song "Mamma Mia". In the chorus of the song, instead of singing "Mamma Mia", Benny Andersson replaced the words with "Magdalena", creating a personalized version for the candidate's campaign.

Benny Andersson is a prominent figure in Sweden, not only for his work with ABBA, but also for his connection to the Social Democratic Party. His support for the candidate may have helped reinforce the party's message to voters in the final hours of the electoral race.

Why this matters

Swedish voters see an original mobilization of a cultural celebrity at a crucial moment in the campaign, showing how prominent figures use their influence to support candidates in the legislative elections in Sweden.

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