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Ikea stores among places where Swedes abroad can vote early

Early voting for Swedes abroad begins on Thursday at embassies, consulates and in some cases at Ikea stores. Historically, voter turnout in this group has been low, but the politically independent organization Swedes Around the World believes that is changing.

Voting cards sent out starting August 15, digitally for the first time

Starting on August 15, voting cards will begin to be sent out ahead of the election on September 13. For the first time, voters with a digital mailbox will now receive their voting cards digitally.

Swedes Abroad Can Start Voting on July 30 as Election Race Tightens

In every close election, eyes are focused on the votes of Swedes living abroad. But the drama is mainly about the votes being counted late, not about the fact that the group is large and usually decisive. There are just as many people named Kerstin, says political scientist Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson.

OSCE will not send election observers to Sweden’s autumn elections

The official election observation body OSCE/ODIHR will not send observers to Sweden’s autumn elections. The decision was made after a visit to Sweden this spring.

Sweden sends voting cards to more than 200,000 voters abroad ahead of election

The election is approaching, and today voting cards are being sent out to just over 200,000 Swedes eligible to vote from abroad.

How the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election

Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. And the parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters. In close contests, they can be completely decisive, says Mattias Karlsson (SD).

This is how the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election

Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. The parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters. In close contests, it is a completely decisive group, says Mattias Karlsson (SD).

More Swedes living abroad will vote in September election

The government wants to encourage more Swedes living abroad to vote. In the last election, only 32 percent voted.

Operational disruptions at the Swedish Tax Agency - no forecast

As the declarations are being sent out, the Swedish Tax Agency has announced it is experiencing operational disruptions on several of its e-services.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on influence threats: Sweden not immune

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has spoken to the leaders of the other parliamentary parties and informed them about the risk that this fall's election could be targeted by influence campaigns. "Sweden is not immune," he writes on X.

No new ballot this fall as Sweden keeps hundreds of millions of ballots

There will be no new ballot this fall. Voters will be able to vote the old-fashioned way - with hundreds of millions of ballots.

The election authority's ads are stopped by Meta

The election authority's advertisements about next year's elections are being stopped by Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta, citing the EU's new rules on political advertising, reports Dagens Nyheter.

Kristersson: Sweden well equipped against election influence

Several countries in Europe have been exposed to election interference from Russia over the past year. The risk that Sweden will also be exposed should not be underestimated, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M). We are well prepared for this, he says.

Digital Voting Cards Introduced for Next Year's Election

Those who have a digital mailbox will receive their voting card digitally at next year's election. Additionally, it is sufficient to have identification with you when you are going to vote, according to the Election Authority.

Jamal El-Haj Launches New Unity Party in Sweden

The former Social Democratic Member of Parliament Jamal El-Haj has formed a new party and also been elected as its chairman.

Jamal El-Haj Plans to Launch New Unity Party in Sweden

Former Social Democrat Jamal El-Haj is betting on starting his own political party, reports Sydsvenskan. In documents that the newspaper publishes, the party is to be called the Unity Party and is already said to be registered with the Election Authority.

Hunting and Fishing Sami Win Most Seats in Sami Parliament Election

The number of advance votes breaks a record in the European Election

Here the parties were strongest – and weakest

Sweden Democrats are backing down almost everywhere, but still have their strongest stronghold in Skåne. In Sjöbo, the party got every third vote. Danderyd was the Moderates' strongest stronghold – and simultaneously the Social Democrats' worst. In Jokkmokk, every fourth person voted for the Green Party.

Increased voting in only one municipality

Participation dropped across the whole of Sweden. The only exception is Mora – where voting increased.

Strong increase for the Left Party in Gothenburg

Red in Malmö – S and V largest

Kristersson: "The Moderates are increasing again"

There was great jubilation at the Moderate Party's election watch when the election results made it clear that the party will be second largest. The polarising result in Europe and support for Ukraine is no given. Democracies are vulnerable, says the Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson.

The Climate in Focus for Voters

The election to the European Parliament is underway. EU cohesion, working conditions, and above all the climate are some of the issues that engage in the polling stations. It feels like interest has become greater from the general public, says Ansgar Ander, who has voted in Nordstan in Gothenburg.