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Swedes vote in close general election that could usher far right into government

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What happened

Swedes are heading to the polls Sunday for a general election that will either bring a far right party into government for the first time or shift the country back towards the liberalism it has long been known for.

Key facts

  • Swedes are heading to the polls Sunday for a general election that will either bring a far right party into government for the first time or shift the country back towards the liberalism it has long been known for.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:16:49 UTC.

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  1. Swedes vote in close general election that could usher far right into government

  2. Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government

  3. Sweden votes in tight election that could see far-right party enter government

  4. Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government

  5. Swedish voters go to polls to choose a new parliament as hard right bids for role in government

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

  7. Swedish far-right eyes role in government

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