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Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government

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But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who has trailed in opinion polls throughout his four years in office, has been catching up in the ‌final weeks of campaigning, with rival Magdalena Andersson and her Social Democrats losing ground…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:13:40 UTC.

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Voting under way in Sweden with far-right eyeing first role in government

Party with neo-Nazi roots is in line for key ministerial positions if rightwing bloc wins the election Voting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes election that could lead to the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) entering government for the first time.

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