# Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live

https://mins.news/en/item/56702

- The Guardian, 2026-09-13 15:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/sep/13/sweden-general-election-social-democrats-magdalena-sweden-democrats-ulf-kristersson-andersson-far-right-europe-latest-news-updates

> Sweden is voting in a parliamentary election where the latest polling puts the left and right blocs just 0.3 percentage points apart. The far-right Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time if the right wins a majority, while the centre-left opposition, led by former prime minister Magdalena Andersson, is seeking a return to power. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has promised ministerial posts to the Sweden Democrats if re-elected.

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