Sweden braces for razor-thin vote as far-right eyes cabinet role

Sweden’s general election is a razor-thin race, with polls showing the left bloc slightly ahead. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signals cabinet posts for the hard-right Sweden Democrats if he remains in power, a move that could bring the neo-Nazi-rooted party into government. The Sweden Democrats, who surged to become the second-largest party in 2022, have previously supported the center-right from outside but have not held ministerial posts. Analysts warn that SD participation would normalize the party, even as many voters focus on immigration, crime, and welfare. Vote counting starts Sunday evening and continues Monday, with Ekot polling placing the left at 50.8% to 47.6% for the right.