Change of government or sharper rightward turn? This is roughly how the Swedish election is being summarized in several international media outlets, with many focusing on the fact that a far-right party could enter government for the first time.
World politicsBengt dislikes the tone of the debate, Erik thinks there is too much pie-in-the-sky thinking and Ayan believes that teen expulsions bring many people to the polls. This election has a special feeling, she says.
Swedish politicsThe prime ministerial rivals warned about each other's government alternatives in the last debate duel before the election. The Social Democrats leader gave no new information about who she intends to govern with, while the Moderate leader said he intends to continue with the Tidö parties, but with SD in government.
Swedish politicsThe election campaign is over in less than 24 hours. For Christian Democrat party leader Ebba Busch, it comes with mixed feelings. "A bit bittersweet," she says.
Swedish politicsWith a little more than a day left until the polls close, the Liberals are handing out hot dogs and chasing votes to the very last minute.
Swedish politicsThe Liberals' rebound in voter opinion risks coming at the expense of the Moderates. I am not urging anyone to vote for us, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson to TT.
Swedish politicsThe tone was harsh in the last party leaders' debate before Sunday’s election. There has to be some fucking order, S leader Magdalena Andersson exclaimed.
Swedish politicsThe Social Democrats do not look likely to get a ban on profiteering in schools through if they are to cooperate with the Christian Democrats and the Center Party after the election. But a change in school funding that affects independent schools may be easier to agree on.
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