Wahlkampf: Schweden wählt neues Parlament – Machtwechsel oder neuer Tabubruch?
Vor der Parlamentswahl am Sonntag in Schweden sorgte der Umgang mit der Gang-Kriminalität wieder für Diskussionsstoff. Regierungschef Kristersson kämpft um den Machterhalt.
On Sunday, Sweden will elect a new parliament, with around eight million people casting their votes. Initially, the opposition had been leading in the polls, but now a tighter race for power is emerging than anticipated. The election campaign has focused on several key issues, including the challenges posed by migration, organized crime, and stricter penalties. However, a crucial question has also arisen: could Sweden's far-right populists join a government for the first time?
Ulf Kristersson, leader of the conservative coalition comprising conservatives, Christian Democrats, and liberals, is currently expected to remain Sweden's Prime Minister. This coalition has been in power for the past four years, with the support of the far-right Sweden Democrats. The government had pledged to curb the deadly violence associated with organized crime.
Indeed, it boasts an impressive record: the number of shootings has decreased. Nevertheless, the conservative bloc intends to further strengthen laws and advocate for harsher penalties compared to the left-leaning bloc led by Magdalena Andersson. While the Social Democrats have promised to combat organized crime, they are facing opposition from the left and Greens regarding the most stringent measures.
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