Swedish Left Opposition Leads Polls Ahead of Sept 13 Election

Polls show left-centrist opposition led by Magdalena Andersson ahead of Sweden's September 13 parliamentary election, a rare leftward shift in Europe. The incumbent right-wing government under Ulf Kristersson, elected in 2022, is seen as having failed with market reforms and anti-immigration policies, leading to recession and healthcare degradation. The outcome remains uncertain as polls can shift, but a return to Scandinavian welfare model appears likely.