The lawyer and daughter of political migrants from Turkey is on the verge of leading a Berlin coalition government after her party topped last weekend's city-state election.
Parliament speaker asks former prime minister to lead coalition talks as left-wing parties navigate deep policy divisions
Two letter writers respond to a Guardian opinion piece by Martin Gelin, arguing Sweden's political shift toward stricter migration policy mirrors a broader European trend rather than a loss of national identity.
A Guardian editorial says Swedish voters' rejection of a government including the far-right Sweden Democrats provides a rare bright spot for centre-left parties across Europe, though it cautions the opportunity could be squandered.