Sweden Votes in Tight Election as Far Right Eyes Government Role
The centre-left opposition, led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson has held a narrow lead in recent polls over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s centre-right bloc. But the race has tightened in the final days. A key issue is the future role of the Sweden Democrats. Kristersson has pledged to bring the anti-immigration party into government if hi
s bloc wins, potentially giving it ministerial power for the first time. More than eight million voters are eligible to cast ballots, with preliminary results expected after polls close Sunday evening.
