A Swedish election could see the far-right Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi origins, potentially secure ministerial roles if the right-wing coalition wins. The campaign has been marked by sharp divisions, including personal attacks and allegations of spreading misinformation, alongside political ads drawing comparisons to the U.S. "Maga" movement. With polls indicating an unusually close race, the outcome could reshape the country’s political landscape. Voting is underway amid heightened tensions and uncertainty over the future of governance.
Party with neo-Nazi roots is in line for key ministerial positions if rightwing bloc wins the electionVoting 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.It comes after an unusually heated and polarised campaign punctuated by personal attacks between leaders, accusations of misinformation and Maga-inspired ads. Polls suggest an extremely tight race, with one showing just 0.3 percentage points between the left and right blocs. Continue reading...
