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Sweden election: far right poised for role as blocs nearly tied

Sweden holds a general election with polls showing a razor-thin 0.3-point gap between left and right blocs, potentially giving the far-right Sweden Democrats a role in government. The outcome is uncertain, with coalition negotiations likely to be complex. This matters as it could shift Sweden's immigration and EU policies.

Guardian Worldabout 10 hours agoSEengCredibility 30%View source

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Mosaic Score6.4

Confidence0.5

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.3

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#election #far-right #sweden democrats #coalition #parliament

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Stockholm

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activePoliticsGeopolitics15m ago

Sweden Election: Center-Left Projected to Win, Far-Right Role Uncertain

Exit polls project a victory for Sweden's center-left bloc, led by the Social Democrats, over the incumbent conservative coalition. This outcome, if confirmed by official counts, would result in a government change, potentially sidelining the far-right Sweden Democrats from a direct government role despite earlier predictions of their entry. The final margin remains narrow, introducing uncertainty regarding the precise composition and stability of the next government.

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activePoliticsGeopolitics5m ago