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  "id": 7042630,
  "title": "Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/swedes-vote-in-election-that-could-usher-far-right-into-government-7042630",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T02:32:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908434"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Swedes cast their votes in an election on Sunday that could result in the far-right Sweden Democrats entering government for the first time, or steer the nation back towards liberal values. The center-left opposition currently leads the ruling right-wing bloc in polls, with a narrow edge ahead of the September 13 parliamentary election. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who has lagged in polls throughout his term, has been narrowing the gap in the final weeks, while his rival Magdalena Andersson and her Social Democrats have lost ground. The far-right bloc touts policies that have reduced gang violence and immigration, arguing a victory would endorse their approach. However, critics argue the policies undermine civil liberties and force immigrants to adapt more to Swedish culture. The election, open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, could hinge on whether the Liberals secure more than 4% of the vote to enter parliament, bolstering the right-wing coalition led by Kristersson. The Sweden Democrats have been supporting Kristersson's minority government, while Andersson's bloc seeks a more restrictive stance on immigration and higher welfare spending. The Centre Party is considering aligning with the Liberals to form a centrist government, but faces obstacles in gaining support from the Left Party.",
  "summary": "Europe's rising far-right parties would welcome the Sweden Democrats' electoral success, boosted by the AfD's significant win in a German state election this month.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/swedes-vote-in-election-that-could-usher-far-right-into-government",
        "published": "2026-09-13T00:06:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Swedes vote in election that could usher far-right into govt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/swedes-vote-in-election-that-could-usher-far-right-into-govt",
        "published": "2026-09-13T01:40:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Swedes vote in close general election that could usher far right into government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/swedes-vote-in-close-general-election-that-could-usher-far-right-into",
        "published": "2026-09-13T06:16:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}