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Sweden, NATO’s newest member, is holding an election. Here’s what is at stake

The current center-right coalition relies on outside support from the Sweden Democrats, an anti-immigration party with far-right roots

The Independent UK

Sweden heads to polls in close election race dominated by welfare state and security

Opinion polls ahead of Sunday's vote point to a victory for the centre-left opposition headed by the Social Democrats which could see Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's centre-right coalition ousted.

Euronews

Second arrest over deadly sword attack at Swedish school

A 17-year-old girl was killed and three boys wounded in the attack, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances and possible motive.

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EU budget: Sweden, part of the 'frugal' camp, is about to turn even more hawkish

Sweden is part of the EU's so-called "frugal" bloc, alongside Germany and the Netherlands - net contributors pushing to rein in the bloc's next long-term budget and limit the cost for national taxpayers. But a shift to the left in Stockholm is unlikely to soften its position.

Euronews

Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?

As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden Democrats

The Guardian - UK

Sweden's Immigrants On Edge After Mass Shooting

The motive behind Sweden's deadliest mass shooting may never be known but the fact that almost all of the victims had foreign backgrounds has sparked concern among the country's immigrants.

International Business Times

Sweden’s veteran peace movement stung by ‘reckless’ entry to Nato

Activists say public debate has been shut down by overhyped claims of imminent war since Ukraine invasion

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Sweden must brace for war, claims top official in push for greater defence spending

Sweden is unable to join Nato until Turkey quits blocking the ratification process over concerns that Stockholm is harbouring Kurdish terrorists

The Independent UK

From Liz Truss bust to waxwork Boris Johnson - the lighter political moments of 2022

Amidst the resignations, reshuffles, war in Ukraine and economic crisis, there were still some moments to make us laugh

Wales Online

Lighter political moments of 2022: From Liz Truss bust to waxwork Boris Johnson

A look at some of the lighter political moments of the year.

The Independent UK

Swedes refuse Russian request for pipeline probe info

Sweden says it will not give information regarding gas leaks in the Baltic Sea to Russia because of Swedish investigative confidentiality

The Independent UK

Sweden won't share Nord Stream investigation findings with Russia - PM

Sweden won't share findings of the investigation into the explosions of the Nord Stream gas pipelines with Russian authorities or Gazprom, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Monday.

Reuters

Swedish police will cooperate with Danish, German forces on gas leak probe - PM

Swedish police will cooperate with Danish and German counterparts to investigate what caused the explosions on the two gas pipelines in the Baltic sea, Sweden's prime minister said on Friday.

Reuters

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message from Swedish PM

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a written message from Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson. The message hailed the role Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in mediating a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine amid the conflict between them. This reflects his keenness on…

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Sweden's PM says Nord Stream leaks seen as deliberate acts

Sweden's prime minister said on Tuesday that two blasts had been detected in relation to the leaks of the Nord Stream pipelines with information suggesting likely sabotage, though this did not represent an act of war against Sweden.

The Conversation

Swedish election: what we know so far about the influence the nationalist right will have in the new government

With final election results announced, it is now clear that Sweden is to have a new government. Magdalena Andersson, the Social Democratic leader and prime minister, has resigned and Ulf Kristersson, party leader for the centre-right Conservatives (Moderaterna) has already begun informal negotiations over who will sit in his cabinet.

The Guardian - UK

The far right’s triumph in my country reveals a very Swedish brand of intolerance

During the campaign, political parties on the right and left proved that our supposed liberalism is only skin deep, says Swedish politics professor Gina Gustavsson

The Independent UK

Success for party of 'Sweden first' energizes global right

An anti-immigration party is the now second-most popular party in Sweden following a weekend election held amid fears of rising crime

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Is left-leaning Sweden about to be ruled by a right-wing government?

Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson has resigned after a right-wing party previously seen as extremist saw a surge in their vote share

Reuters

Sweden's PM resigns after election defeat

Sweden's outgoing Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has handed in her resignation to the speaker of parliament, she said on Thursday, paving the way for a change of government.

The Independent UK

Swedish PM formally resigns after right-wing bloc wins vote

Sweden’s Social Democratic Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has handed in her resignation after a right-wing bloc that includes a nationalist, anti-immigration party won a narrow majority in Sweden’s parliament

Evening Standard

Magdalena Andersson: Sweden’s Prime Minister to resign after conceding defeat to right-wing bloc in elections

The bloc contains the Sweden Democrats, a populist party which takes a hardline anti-immigration stance

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What’s behind Sweden’s lurch to the right

In today’s newsletter: A country that once favoured open borders and internationalism has embraced anti-immigration rhetoric – and now a political party with extremist roots has come to power

The Independent UK

Sweden’s first female PM concedes defeat to right-wing, anti-immigrant bloc

Leader of the Moderate Party Ulf Kristersson is expected to be the next prime minister

Al Jazeera

Sweden’s centre-left PM Andersson concedes defeat in elections

Magdalena Andersson announced that she would resign after a close-fought polls saw right-wing bloc winning a majority.

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