Sweden voted against more power for the far right – but are centrists listening?

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Even as the ‘extremist’ AfD seeks further election gains in Germany, Europe’s leaders can learn from Sweden’s dangerous embrace with far-right ideology Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox?

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:45:49 UTC.

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  1. In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election losses

  2. Health officials in turmoil over 11th-hour backflip on aged care algorithm override powers, emails reveal

  3. Sanders, Bannon warn of AI dangers in rare US left-right alignment

  4. DR Congo: Protests against plan to change the constitution

  5. Trump administration plans to send powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons sale

  6. Sweden voted against more power for the far right – but are centrists listening?

  7. Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns

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