Sweden Democrats suffer election setback

On September 14, 2026, voters in Sweden dealt a setback to the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats party, whose rise had sharply influenced the country's political landscape. The electoral result prompted relief among immigrant communities in Sweden.

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Immigrants express relief after Sweden Democrats suffer election setback

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STOCKHOLM, Sept 14 - Immigrants in Sweden expressed relief on Monday after voters dealt the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, whose rise helped drive the country's politics sharply to the right on immigration, their first setback in a parliamentary election.