Swedish Election Ends in Near Dead Heat; Preliminary Results Give Opposition 1-Seat Majority
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For the first time the right-wing populists lost votes in an election in Sweden. Nevertheless, they remain strong enough to drive the established parties forward. Europe should learn from it.
Swedish election ends in near dead heat; preliminary results give opposition 1-seat majority
The outcome of the election may not be decided until Wednesday (September 16), when local election boards count early votes that did not make it to the polling stations by Election Day. This includes, among others things, overseas votes
Social Democrats, Conservatives and far-rights have come closer in immigration, crime and defense, but they keep their differences in taxes, education, health and the role of the state
Sweden votes in tight election
Swedish voters have headed to the polls in an election that could bring a far-right party into government for the first time. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Moderate Party, is seeking another four-year term at the helm of the EU nation, NATO’s newest member. Mr Kristersson has held office since 2022 in a …
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