Sweden holds parliamentary elections on Sunday, September 13, with an extremely close result expected. The post of prime minister is contested by the current head of government Ulf Kristersson and his predecessor, Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson. aktuality.sk ↗
Polling stations opened at 8:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. Approximately eight million people are eligible to vote. The 349 seats in parliament are contested mostly under a proportional system. The political scene is divided into a left-wing and a conservative bloc.
Kristersson leads a center-right minority government supported by the Sweden Democrats. This anti-immigration, right-wing populist party wants to exert greater influence on the government after the election and to take part in it directly for the first time. The result could therefore mean not only a change of cabinet but also a further weakening of the political barrier against the far right. lidovky.cz ↗
At the same time, polls suggest a lead for the opposition Social Democrats, although the gap between the two blocs remains small. Key campaign themes include rising gang crime, migration, and stricter sentencing. hnonline.sk ↗
Kristersson also warns of the risk that Sweden's NATO commitments could weaken if left-wing parties win. The outcome and the future composition of the government will be determined not only by the parties' standings but also by post-election negotiations between the respective blocs.
Sweden votes for parliament, a tight race between right and left will decide the outcome
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Magdalena Andersson
predsedníčka švédskych sociálnych demokratov
23.09.2026
„Pozerám sa na to veľmi, veľmi vážne. Švédi si samozrejme musia byť istí, že voľby prebiehajú správne."
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