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Far-right party sees significant gains in Swedish election

Political deadlock in Sweden as the two main centre-right and centre-left coalition blocs finish neck and neck in Sunday's general election. This could mean weeks of talks and uncertainty before a workable government can be formed- one thing that is certain: the far-right has made significant gains.

Sweden

Sweden elections and uncertainty: 5 things we learned

As Sweden heads to the polls this general election, follow Euronews coverage live.

Sweden

Sweden goes to the polls in tightly fought general election

The vote could see a right-wing anti-immigration party make huge gains.

Sweden

Sweden election: six Swedes tell us who they will vote for on Sunday

Read our snapshot of opinion in Sweden to know what people are thinking ahead of Sunday's election.

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World

Far-right party poised to play larger role in Swedish politics

Swedes are getting ready to cast their votes in this weekend's general election, and far-right parties are expected to make historic gains in what should be a close contest.

Sweden

Europe is 'very vulnerable' to election meddling warns ex-NATO chief

Ahead of the Swedish elections this Sunday, ex-NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen talks bots, fake news, and interference with Raw Politics' host Tesa Arcilla.

Sweden

Neglect drives far-right vote in rural Sweden

The far-right is campaigning hard in the Swedish countryside ahead of Sunday's election on its pet theme of immigration, but neither the SD nor any other party appears to be addressing people's concerns.

World

Swedish far-right is tipped to enjoy promising results in election this weekend

In Sweden, people are heading to vote this Sunday and polls are suggesting that the Sweden Democrats could become the second biggest party.

Sweden

Sweden votes: climate is key election issue 'for first time in Europe'

Sweden’s scorching summer and subsequent forest fires have given unprecedented prominence to the issue.

Earth News

Saving old books and preserving nature by art

Meet two artists from the Swedish countryside who created their own one of a kind art.

Focus

Breathing life into old books & embossing the natural world onto leather

Two Swedish artists take novel approaches to creating objects for the home.

Sweden

Sweden election explainer: will Swedes swing to the far right?

Sweden had a record-breaking 163,000 asylum applicants in 2015. Will the legacy of this be the country electing far right populists Sweden Democrats on September 9?

Sweden

Sweden hosts 'man-free' festival

Walking around Statement music festival you might notice it is significantly different to the likes of Glastonbury or Sziget.

Sweden

New national anthem celebrates 'fantastic' Sweden

An anonymous group in Sweden released a video with an updated version of the national anthem, speaking out against the narritive that the country is in "crisis and system collapse".

Denmark

'Most radical organisation': Brazen neo-Nazi group eyes Scandinavia

The Nordic Resistance Movement, a neo-Nazi organisation, has made its way into Denmark. But politicians and activists aren't sitting idly.

Sweden

Muslim woman who refused interview handshake wins discrimination case

A Muslim woman has been awarded €3,829 in compensation after her job interview was ended abruptly because she refused to shake hands.

Sweden

Cars set alight by youths during rampage across Sweden

Groups of youths in Sweden set fire to cars as they went on the rampage across the country.

Sweden

Investigators probe police shooting of ‘disabled man with toy gun’

A probe is continuing into the behaviour of police in Sweden after a man with Down syndrome was shot in Stockholm.

Sweden

Summer sun melts mountain in Sweden

Sweden's highest summit has lost its crown after melting ice leaves it 20cm lower

World News

Jewels from Sweden have been stolen by thieves, who remain at large

A national manhunt is underway after Crown Jewels have been stolen in Sweden. The 17th Century jewels were housed in a Cathedral in Strängnäs, and stolen before the thieves took off in a motor boat. A national manhunt is underway.

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