Sweden’s extremely close election could see far right enter government
Sweden’s parliamentary election is neck‑and‑neck, with the latest poll indicating a 0.3‑point difference between the left‑leaning and right‑leaning blocs. The tight race could allow the far‑right Sweden Democrats to join a governing coalition for the first time, raising concerns about the country’s long‑standing reputation as a champion of human rights and liberal values in Europe and the broader political landscape.