Sweden votes in tight election with far-right party seeking entry into government

Swedish voters went to the polls on September 13, 2026, in a closely contested election where the far-right Sweden Democrats party, with neo-Nazi roots, could enter government for the first time if the right-wing bloc wins. The party is positioned to hold key ministerial positions.

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

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Party with neo-Nazi roots is in line for key ministerial positions if rightwing bloc wins the election Voting 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-i