Sweden election: Far right eyes power for 1st time
The populist Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time if incumbent Ulf Kristersson's bloc wins. The left-wing opposition led by former PM Andersson has seen its lead narrow as election day has neared.
Sweden is set to hold a general election on Sunday, which could result in the far right entering government for the first time in history. The election pits the center-left opposition, led by former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, against the far-right Sweden Democrats party. Opinion polls have been predicting a tight race between these two sides as the election day approaches.
Andersson, who served as Prime Minister from 2021-2022, is calling on voters to decide whether they want a government dominated by the Sweden Democrats or a government led by her. The Social Democrats, the largest party in Sweden, have promised to strengthen the welfare state and address rising costs, while the Sweden Democrats have focused on reducing violent crime and controlling immigration.
If the Sweden Democrats secure a victory, they would hold key government positions, including the role of migration minister.
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