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Andersson seeks new spirit of cooperation as Swedish election race tightens
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Andersson seeks new spirit of cooperation as Swedish election race tightens

Magdalena Andersson stepped out on the Social Democrats' election campaign trail uncertain whether she will be allowed to form a government or not. It looks very close
How international media are covering the Swedish election
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How international media are covering the Swedish election

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.
Kristersson: It’s a bit tense as Sweden heads to the polls
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Kristersson: It’s a bit tense as Sweden heads to the polls

Moderate Party leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson describes the election campaign as both “fun” and “exciting. ” It will be a very, very exciting evening to follow, he tells journalists outside the polling station
S leader Jonas Attenius threatened during election work in Gothenburg
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S leader Jonas Attenius threatened during election work in Gothenburg

The chairman of the municipal board in Gothenburg, Jonas Attenius (S), was threatened on Saturday evening. Police were called to the scene and the incident has now been reported to police
Andersson and Kristersson ready to form government, but offer no new clues before election
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Andersson and Kristersson ready to form government, but offer no new clues before election

The 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
Andersson says Kristersson is turning a blind eye to social problems
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Andersson says Kristersson is turning a blind eye to social problems

The leader of the Social Democrats, Magdalena Andersson, says that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is turning a blind eye to social problems. He appears very full and content
Kristersson: I’m not urging anyone to vote for us
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Kristersson: I’m not urging anyone to vote for us

The 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
Åkesson after Rinkeby visit: Sweden should not look like this
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Åkesson after Rinkeby visit: Sweden should not look like this

The Sweden Democrats' Jimmie Åkesson has now voted early. The polling place he chose: People's House in Rinkeby
Andersson blasts SD text message as typical of the Sweden Democrats in election row
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Andersson blasts SD text message as typical of the Sweden Democrats in election row

The Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats agree, the SD claims in a text message. A violation of the law and a sign of "a dirty election campaign," according to S
Harsh tone in final party leaders’ debate before Sunday’s election
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Harsh tone in final party leaders’ debate before Sunday’s election

The 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
Andersson plans temporary law to halt teenage deportations, including over-21s
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Andersson plans temporary law to halt teenage deportations, including over-21s

S leader Magdalena Andersson intends to introduce a stopgap law against the so-called teenage expulsions if she becomes prime minister. The break will also apply to people over 21
Svantesson on SD’s promise: Not sure it will work
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Svantesson on SD’s promise: Not sure it will work

If the Tidö parties win the election, L and KD may have to rethink aid, and SD may have to rethink its election promises on cheaper dental care and lower fuel taxes.
Social Democrats report Kristersson to Constitutional Committee over alleged Russian infiltration attempt
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Social Democrats report Kristersson to Constitutional Committee over alleged Russian infiltration attempt

The Social Democrats are reporting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to the Constitutional Committee over the handling of the SD official who is said to have spread Russian narratives.
What happens after the election? Three scenarios for the prime minister and government
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What happens after the election? Three scenarios for the prime minister and government

Will the Prime Minister stay in office after the election, or will he resign? What will the Riksdag do after the election regarding the government? Here are some scenarios.
Everyone should have a chance to vote, Swedish City Mission says as it brings early voting to people in poverty
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Everyone should have a chance to vote, Swedish City Mission says as it brings early voting to people in poverty

People living in poverty in Sweden vote to a significantly lesser extent than the rich and well-educated. The Swedish City Mission is trying to offset this with its own early voting
New polls show opposition ahead by a narrow margin
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New polls show opposition ahead by a narrow margin

Several new opinion polls show the blocs are drawing closer on election day. In three of them, the opposition leads by a few percentage points, while in a fourth it is virtually a dead heat - with a narrow advantage for the opposition
Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö
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Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö

A series of recent statements have put the spotlight on conflicts within the Tidö parties. I think we should calm down, says M leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Busch says M and SD have attacked KD for weeks
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Busch says M and SD have attacked KD for weeks

Ebba Busch believes that the Christian Democrats have been subjected to "dirt-spewing and nonsense from their own team" in recent weeks.
Pourmokhtari: I have not changed my views on the Sweden Democrats
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Pourmokhtari: I have not changed my views on the Sweden Democrats

She says the Sweden Democrats are pursuing racist policies and would not hug Jimmie Åkesson. Nevertheless, Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is campaigning until the last minute for the "blue-yellow team" and does not rule out becoming a minister again in a government with the Sweden Democrats
Europe watches Sweden’s election as right-wing influence grows
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Europe watches Sweden’s election as right-wing influence grows

Both the left and the far right in Europe are keeping their fingers crossed ahead of the Swedish parliamentary election. Is Sweden following the EU trend with the far right in government - or going against the grain with a left turn?
Undecided right-leaning voters could decide the election, political scientist says Sweden Democrats are most disliked
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Undecided right-leaning voters could decide the election, political scientist says Sweden Democrats are most disliked

In the final stretch of the election, the Tidö parties have narrowed the opposition's lead. This means that a group of undecided right-leaning voters could decide the outcome
Andersson open to minority government with shifting majorities
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Andersson open to minority government with shifting majorities

The Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson says she could imagine governing Sweden in a minority government with shifting majorities. It is a possibility, she says in a debate with the Moderates' Ulf Kristersson
SD signs crime prevention agreement with Dumpen to target pedophiles
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SD signs crime prevention agreement with Dumpen to target pedophiles

The Sweden Democrats are making another political statement on measures against pedophiles. Now the party wants to step up preventive work and has signed a "crime prevention agreement" with the pedophile-hunting website Dumpen
Liberals rise to 5.8 percent in Novus poll, above four percent threshold for first time this term
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Liberals rise to 5.8 percent in Novus poll, above four percent threshold for first time this term

The Liberals continue to rise in public opinion, according to new figures from Novus published by GP and TV4.
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