What does Sweden's unexpectedly close election result mean for foreigners?
On current figures, a 'Tidö 2' government lacks a mandate, as does the Centre Party's dream 'middle government', and two of the four opposition parties who could form a majority refuse to rule together. If nothing changes, what does this mean for foreigners in Sweden?
Sweden's recent election has resulted in a very close outcome between the centre-left opposition and the right-wing government. The left-leaning bloc, led by the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson, is projected to win 176 seats in the 349-seat parliament, while the right-wing governing bloc of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is expected to secure 173 seats, according to the election authority.
The outcome may not be known for several days as overseas ballots are counted. If the right-wing bloc wins, it could lead to a clampdown on migration, as Kristersson has pledged to bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into government. The Sweden Democrats have roots in the neo-Nazi fringe but have shifted towards the mainstream.
According to Lars Trägårdh, a Professor of History, the Social Democrats would have to rely on an "unwieldy coalition" if they win, warning of a "very messy" political situation. The Centre Party's dream of a middle government and a Tidö 2 government also lack a mandate based on current figures.
Brief written by urgent.news from The Local Sweden, Euronews, Ghanaian Times, The National UAE, The National Business — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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