Far Right Foothold in Sweden: What's at Stake in Sunday's Election The Swedish general election has been a closely contested affair, with polls predicting a tight contest between the left wing opposition and the right wing alliance led by Ulf Kristersson.
While much attention has focused on the implications for Swedish politics, it is worth examining the broader context: this election reflects a growing trend in European politics, particularly the rise of far right movements.
Kristersson's bloc has been willing to consider coalition building with the Sweden Democrats, a party with a history of anti immigrant rhetoric and Islamophobic policies.