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SD's election flop – may lead to "internal divisions"

SD's strategy backfired and the election result is a "notable setback" for the party, according to a political scientist. It will lead to some internal strife and a post-election debate they haven't had before, says Andreas Johansson Heinö.

SD's election flop – may lead to "internal divisions"

Therefore the Nordic countries went against the stream in the EU election

Conservative and far-right parties are doing well in Europe. The social democratic group, the green group and the left-wing group are all losing ground in the EU Parliament.

Therefore the Nordic countries went against the stream in the EU election

Red in Malmö – S and V largest

The Social Democrats are losing ground, but still more than one in five Malmö residents – 21. 9 per cent – voted for the Social Democrats in the EU election, according to preliminary figures from the Election Authority.

Red in Malmö – S and V largest

MP becomes the largest party in Stockholm

The Green Party appears to be the largest party among Stockholm's voters in the EU election, according to preliminary figures. The party receives over 20.

MP becomes the largest party in Stockholm

EU Election in Seven Points

Outer suburbs are growing in several EU countries, at the same time as a Nordic left-wing wave emerges. Here is everything you need to know about the EU election.

EU Election in Seven Points

SD's David Lång is leaving – after racist song

The Sweden Democrats' David Lång is leaving his parliamentary assignment, the party announces. This after having sung a song with a racist message at the EU election wake.

SD's David Lång is leaving – after racist song

Centre voters made up their minds last

Centre Party voters made up their minds last of all – in the third EU election in a row, according to SVT's polling station survey. Peace in Europe is becoming an increasingly important issue for voters.

Centre voters made up their minds last

"SD: 'We had hoped for more'"

Not a lot of joy at the SD's election watch when the first election results are presented. The party is taking a beating in large parts of the country.

"SD: 'We had hoped for more'"

Decreased participation in the EU election

Participation declined in this year's election to the EU Parliament. Almost half of all eligible Swedish voters did not go to the polling stations.

Decreased participation in the EU election

"MP's success a dream start for the Greens"

EU candidate became a success for the Green Party, which provisionally became the third largest party with 13. 8 per cent of the votes.

"MP's success a dream start for the Greens"

Cold shower for SD - blames tough election campaign

EU Commissioner became a cold shower for the Sweden Democrats who appear to be on course to only become the fourth largest party. The Liberals appear to be on course to scrape through in the European Parliament.

Cold shower for SD - blames tough election campaign

The Green Party third largest party: "A success"

The Environment Party can celebrate and dance into the election night. With the majority of the votes counted, the party will be the third largest in the EU election with 13.

The Green Party third largest party: "A success"

Macron's fiasco – new election in France

France is heading for an early parliamentary election after the ruling party suffered a stinging defeat in the EU election. Marine Le Pen's National Rally could become the largest party in the entire European Parliament, according to a polling station investigation.

Macron's fiasco – new election in France

The Sweden Democrats' website subjected to overload attack

The website of the Sweden Democrats has been subjected to a distributed denial-of-service attack. The website was down during the morning of the EU election.

The Sweden Democrats' website subjected to overload attack

SD top ousted on site – banned

Sverigedemokraterna closes a local party branch in Halland since the man was outed on Dumpen, suspected of having sex-chatted with children, writes Expressen. "We take this extremely seriously and acted immediately to cut all ties with this person.

SD top ousted on site – banned

Climate issue full of conflicts – get a grip on the EU situation

Swedish voters stand out by listing climate change as one of the most important issues in the EU election. It is also an area where conflicts are piling up before the next term.

Climate issue full of conflicts – get a grip on the EU situation

Andersson knocks on the door: "There is a serious situation"

Magdalena Andersson looks with concern at how the European Parliament may be formed after the election. We live in a time where there is a conflict between democratic and more authoritarian forces.

Andersson knocks on the door: "There is a serious situation"

SD still largest on social media ahead of the election

With a large follower base, many publications, and a great deal of engagement, the Sweden Democrats continue to be in a class of their own on social media ahead of this year's EU election, shows a fresh mapping. .

SD still largest on social media ahead of the election

"Mass SMS from SD takes aim at TV4"

"The day before the EU election, the Sweden Democrats are sending out a mass SMS to an unknown number of phone numbers, writes Expressen. "Let TV4's influence operation not win the EU election.

"Mass SMS from SD takes aim at TV4"

Asylum Center outside the EU - two parties say yes

Migrations policy splits the parties in the EU election. SD and KD are the only ones who want asylum centers outside the union's borders.

Asylum Center outside the EU - two parties say yes

Kristersson: Broad agreement on the climate

The S-leader accuses Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) of wanting to cooperate with parties that want to tear up the climate pact. However, according to Kristersson, it is not current.

Kristersson: Broad agreement on the climate

Extra funding to combat the mosquito invasion

Nedre Dalälven Interest Association receives approximately 875,000 kronor for mosquito control, following a decision by the regional council in Region Gävleborg. Large mosquito invasions are a significant problem for residents, visitors, and those active in the area around the Nedre Dalälvs region.

Extra funding to combat the mosquito invasion

Åkesson: SD is the rockiest party

Sweden Rock is the obvious place when Jimmie Åkesson is going to put his voice in the EU election. The music thunders when he takes a group of sympathizers to the small library in Norje on the festival's first day.

Åkesson: SD is the rockiest party

Absolutely most important to protect Systembolaget

SD and C are pleased that the sale of alcohol on farms becomes allowed, even if they had hoped for fewer restrictions. For S is one thing decisive, according to group leader Lena Hallengren.

Absolutely most important to protect Systembolaget