Sweden votes in tight election as far-right party eyes first government role
Polls show an extremely close race between left and right blocs, with the Sweden Democrats—a party with neo-Nazi roots—potentially entering government for the first time.
Voting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes election that could lead to the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) entering government for the first time. Polls suggest an extremely tight race, with one showing just 0.3 percentage points between the left and right blocs.
The campaign has been marked by an unusually heated tone, including personal attacks between leaders, accusations of misinformation, and Maga-inspired political advertising. If the right-wing bloc prevails, the SD is in line for key ministerial positions.
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- Voting under way in Sweden with far-right eyeing first role in government — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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