Swedes are voting in a closely contested election that could bring the far-right Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi roots, into government for the first time.
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Key facts
- Voting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes national election.
- The far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) are in line to enter government for the first time.
- SD could take key ministerial positions if the rightwing bloc wins.
- Polls suggest an extremely tight race, with one showing just 0.3 percentage points between the left and right blocs.
- The campaign was marked by personal attacks, misinformation accusations and Maga-inspired ads.
Voting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes election that could lead to the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) entering government for the first time, according to the Guardian.
The Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi roots, is in line for key ministerial positions if the rightwing bloc wins the election, the Guardian reports. Such an outcome would mark a significant shift in Swedish politics.
The vote follows what the Guardian described as an unusually heated and polarised campaign. It was punctuated by personal attacks between leaders, accusations of misinformation and Maga-inspired ads.
Polls suggest an extremely tight race between the two main blocs. One poll cited by the Guardian showed just 0.3 percentage points separating the left and right blocs, underlining the uncertainty around the result.
The narrow margin means the balance of power could hinge on a small number of votes, with the composition of the next government still unclear as polling continues.
Why it matters
The election could bring a party with neo-Nazi roots into a Swedish government for the first time, a potentially historic change for the country's politics. With polls showing the blocs almost level, the outcome carries significant weight for Sweden and is being watched closely across Europe.
Frequently asked questions
Which party could enter government for the first time?
The far-right Sweden Democrats (SD), a party with neo-Nazi roots, is in line to enter government for the first time if the rightwing bloc wins, according to the Guardian.
How close is the race?
Polls suggest an extremely tight race, with one poll showing just 0.3 percentage points between the left and right blocs, the Guardian reports.
What characterised the campaign?
The Guardian describes an unusually heated and polarised campaign punctuated by personal attacks between leaders, accusations of misinformation and Maga-inspired ads.
Timeline
- Voting under way in Sweden with far right eyeing first role in government
The Guardian World: Party with neo-Nazi roots is in line for key ministerial positions if rightwing bloc wins the election Voting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes election that could lead to the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) entering government for the first time. It comes after an unusuall