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Sweden’s center-right government led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson faces a tight election as voters weigh migration, crime and the economy; the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats have shifted toward the mainstream and could join or influence the government, challenging Magdalena Andersson’s Social Democrats who lead in polls, while integration and public-service concerns persist despite a drop in gun violence.
Sweden’s general election is extremely close, with the right-wing bloc’s chances hinging on the Sweden Democrats possibly joining a government for the first time. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson seeks a second term in a center-right coalition that could rely on outside support from the Sweden Democrats, whose neo-Nazi roots have been reined in but remain controversial. Social Democrats led by Magdalena Andersson campaign on welfare amid rising living costs as eight million voters cast ballots; turnout is typically high. Polls narrowed in the final days, voting ends at 8 pm local time, and exit polls are expected soon after.
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.
Al Jazeera reports from Malmo, Sweden’s multicultural hub, where the far-right targets the city’s diversity ahead of a tight national election. Local residents and Left Party officials push back against stereotypes, stressing everyday concerns—healthcare, jobs, housing—while migration, crime, and the legacy of the Million Programme shape the debate in a bloc-based system that has young voters turning to social media for engagement.
Sweden heads into Sunday’s election with a center‑right bloc hoping to form government, while the Sweden Democrats—whose roots lie with far‑right groups—have emerged as a major force and could win seats in a cabinet if the right wins a majority. Prime Minister Kristersson has said he would include the Sweden Democrats in government if feasible, a move that would reshape Swedish politics. Across parties there is broad support for Ukraine and NATO membership, though concerns about Russia persist, and a recent Expo report added controversy as Sweden contends with the evolving political landscape.
Ambassadors from Russia and Belarus have been invited to Stockholm's Nobel Prize banquet this year after being excluded last year due to the Ukraine invasion. The Nobel Foundation has also extended an invitation to the leader of the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats for the first time. The foundation aims to include ambassadors from all countries diplomatically represented in Sweden and Norway, even if they do not share the values of the Nobel Prize. The laureates for this year will be announced in October, and the award ceremonies are scheduled for December 10th.