Sweden's Election Results Signal Shift Toward Left-Wing Governance
Sweden's recent election saw the left-wing bloc secure a victory, a result described as a contrast to the rising influence of far-right nationalist movements observed elsewhere in Europe. The outcome was determined by a very narrow margin of votes.
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Sweden’s center-left political parties squeaked to victory in elections this week, according to results released on Thursday, making the country one of the first in Europe to tap the brakes on the far right’s seemingly steady march toward power.
Voters cast their ballots on Sunday, but the contest was so tight that it took days to count the last stray votes before a conclusion could be reached.
The next prime minister is likely to be Magdalena Andersson, leader of Sweden’s stalwart center-left party, the Social Democrats, though experts predicted that there could be weeks of sticky negotiations before the next government is announced.
As in other parts of Europe, Swedish nationalists had made big gains in recent elections by railing against migration and blaming migrants for crime.
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Sweden Swings Back Left, Bucking a Trend in Europe
The results of this week’s exceptionally close election dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere.
5 hours from now · Jeffrey Gettleman and Christina AndersonSweden swings back left, bucking a far right march in Europe
The results dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere.
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