For almost the entire term in office, the Liberals have been below the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties. This also means that the embrace of the Sweden Democrats is firm, believes political science professor Li Bennich-Björkman. This line is being cemented forcefully.
Swedish politicsPoliticians' popularity among voters is higher this year than in the last election, according to SVT's exit poll (Valu). Sixty percent say they have a lot of confidence in Swedish politicians, but that is still well below the peak in 2010.
Swedish politicsOnly one mandate separates the blocs as votes continue to be counted on election night. It may be later this week before there are final election results. This will be a real nail-biter. This may remain uncertain until Wednesday, says KD leader Ebba Busch.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats are backing down for the first time in a parliamentary election and losing their position as the largest party on the right. We will not know tonight whether it is me, Ulf, Ebba and Simona who will form the government. Or whether it is the other team, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson in a speech.
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 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.
SwedenThe 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. "We would never, ever cooperate with SD," says S leader Magdalena Andersson.
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