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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 Conversation · Sep 15, 2022

Anti-immigration election gains divide Sweden, worry rights groups

The populist, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats' rise to real power after Sunday's election has civil rights groups and many immigrants worried about what the future might hold in a country long known for tolerance and openness.

Reuters · Sep 15, 2022

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 Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2022

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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

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

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

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

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

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2022

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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 Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

No, this video doesn't show Islamists protesting against Sweden's far-right party

The far-right Sweden Democrats have risen to become the second-largest party in parliament after Sunday's election. French-speaking sympathisers with the party shared a video on Twitter that claims to show Islamists protesting against the anti-immigration coalition. But all is not as it seems. We tell you more in this edition…

France 24 · Sep 14, 2022

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.

Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2022

Swedish PM resigns after conceding election defeat to rightwing bloc

Loose coalition of far-right Sweden Democrats and centre-right parties wins majority of three in parliament

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022

Populist leader claims right-wing victory in Sweden election

Sweden’s center-left Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has conceded defeat in a weekend election while the leader of a nationalist anti-immigration party declared victory for his right-wing bloc

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022

Sweden Democrat surge a chance and a challenge for right-wing PM hopeful

Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson's big bet that a deal with the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats would make him prime minister looks likely to pay off, but squabbling allies, policy divisions and a cost-of-living crisis could make his tenure turbulent.

Reuters · Sep 13, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2022

Swedish rightwing on verge of narrow election win but waits on final tally

Bloc including far-right Sweden Democrats on course for one-seat majority with last votes to be counted

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2022

Swedish election: triumph for the nationalist right leaves establishment parties in a quandary

The nationalist, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats are the major gainers of the 2022 Swedish national elections.

Reuters · Sep 12, 2022

Swedish election puts anti-immigration Sweden Democrats centre stage

Sweden's right bloc appeared in pole position on Monday to form a government for the first time in nearly a decade, helped by a wave of voter anger over gang violence which could give an anti-immigration populist party a share in power for the first time.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Sweden elections: Far-right party and its allies take narrow lead

Sweden Democrats become second largest group in parliament with antipicated 21 per cent of vote

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2022

Jimmie Åkesson: who is the leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats?

The 43-year-old has overseen a makeover of his party, vowing to rid itself of its racist and violent roots

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2022

Sweden in limbo after ‘too close to call’ election as far-right surges

The biggest election winner is the populist anti-immigration Sweden Democrats which achieved a best-ever 20% of the vote

WEKU · Sep 12, 2022

Sweden enters political limbo in a razor-tight general election

Sweden awoke Monday to the prospect of weeks of political uncertainty after neither of the country's blocs secured a clear governing majority in elections that saw another boost for a far-right party.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

With no clear winner, Sweden in a limbo after vote

Sweden is waking up to the prospect of weeks of political uncertainty after neither of the country’s blocs failed to secure a clear governing majority in elections that saw another boost for the far-right Sweden Democrats, which are now the country’s second largest party

France 24 · Sep 11, 2022

Anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats leader eyes right-wing election victory

Near final results in Sweden's election Sunday show that a bloc of right-wing parties was expected to defeat a left-wing bloc headed by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson. The conservative group includes a populist anti-immigration party that made its best-ever showing.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2022

Sweden holds election expected to boost anti-immigrant party

Sweden is holding an election that is expected to boost a populist anti- immigration party that is vowing to crack down on gang violence shaking people's sense of security

France 24 · Sep 11, 2022

Sweden heads to polls as ruling Social Democrats face challenge from far right

Swedes vote Sunday in legislative elections that will either pave the way for an unprecedented right-wing government supported by the far right or a third straight mandate for the ruling Social Democrats.

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