Far-right party seeks first role in government as voters head to polls in Sweden
The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats could secure Cabinet posts for the first time if the ruling right-wing bloc retains power
Far-right party seeks first role in government as voters head to polls in Sweden
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Sweden votes in tight election that could see far-right party enter government
Swedish voters have headed to the polls in an election that could bring a far-right party into government for the first time.
Sweden’s extremely close election could see far right enter government
Latest poll shows 0.3-point gap between left and right blocs, with country’s reputation as global champion of human rights said to be at stake Sweden goes to the polls on Sunday in an extremely close election that could see the far right enter government for the first time if the country’s rightwing parties can form a majority. Opinion polls show the centre-left opposition alliance ahead, with Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats the favourite to become prime minister again after four years in opposition, but her bloc’s lead has narrowed considerably in the final days of the campaign. Continue reading...
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government
The far-right Sweden Democrats party could enter government for the first time if right-wing bloc wins.
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 votes in tight election as far right eyes historic breakthrough
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader Magdalena Andersson are battling for the premiership. Kristersson has said that, if he wins, the far right could join his government.
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