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Sweden Election: Far-Right Party Eyes Government Role

September 13, 2026

Summary

Sweden is holding a closely contested election where the populist Sweden Democrats, a far-right party with neo-Nazi roots, could enter government for the first time if the right-wing bloc wins.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Voting under way in Sweden with far right eyeing first role in government
  • Sweden election: Far right eyes power for 1st time
  • An Election in Sweden Shows Shifting Priorities
  • Germany: Lower Saxony local polls in focus after AfD win

Center

  • Sweden votes over immigration as right-wing bloc gains traction

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