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. Regardless of the election result, there is reason to seek a new spirit of cooperation in Swedish politics, says the S leader.
Swedish politicsChange 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 politicsModerate 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.
Swedish politicsThe 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. At the same time, Attenius is critical of an SD leader who shared a clip of him on social media.
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 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. And I don't just mean all the parties he has had these years.
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 Sweden Democrats' Jimmie Åkesson has now voted early. The polling place he chose: People's House in Rinkeby. "This doesn't look like Sweden. This feels like you're in a part of another country," he says.
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