Swedes Vote in Tight Election That Could Bring Far-Right Party Into Government
Voters head to the polls Sunday in a race pitting a center-left coalition against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing alliance, which includes the far-right Sweden Democrats.
Swedes went to the polls on Sunday in a general election that could either bring a far-right party into government for the first time or shift the country back toward the political center, according to France 24.
The center-left opposition has held a narrow lead in the campaign, but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's four-party alliance has been closing the gap in recent weeks, the report said.
Kristersson's coalition includes the Sweden Democrats, a far-right party whose potential entry into government would mark a significant shift for a country long associated with liberal politics, according to the source.
The outcome of the election remained uncertain heading into voting day, with the two major blocs running close, France 24 reported.
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- Swedes vote in close general election that could usher far right into government — France 24 — English
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