Sweden election

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Published: 2026-09-13T10:15:26.216Z • Permanent link

Sweden's general election is set to take place on September 18, 2022, and the country is bracing for a historic moment: the far right is poised to enter government for the first time. TV4 News journalist Markus Karlsson-Bourrioux has been following the polls and shares his insights on how opinion polls shifted from a comfortable centre-left lead to a tight race.

Markus Karlsson-Bourrioux attributes the shift to a combination of factors, including the economic crisis and the government's handling of the pandemic. "The Swedish economy has been struggling, and the government's response to the pandemic was seen as too restrictive by many Swedes," he explains. The Swedish Social Democratic Party, led by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, has been in power since 2014 and has maintained a comfortable lead in opinion polls. However, the far-right Sweden Democrats have been gaining ground, and their popularity has surged in recent months.

The Sweden Democrats' leader, Jimmie Åkesson, has been a vocal critic of the government's policies, including its handling of immigration and asylum seekers. Åkesson has also been a strong advocate for stricter border controls and a more hawkish approach to the European Union. His message has resonated with many Swedes who feel that the country is losing its cultural identity and that the government is out of touch with their concerns.

The far-right Sweden Democrats' potential entry into government has significant implications for the Data Sources domain. Companies such as Spotify and Skype, which are owned by Swedish investors, will be watching the election closely to see how the new government will impact their operations. Research communities will also be interested in how the new government will regulate data protection and cybersecurity. The Swedish government has been a leader in data protection and has implemented strict regulations to protect users' personal data.

The election outcome will also have implications for the European Union's policies on immigration and asylum seekers. The Sweden Democrats have been a vocal critic of the EU's asylum policies and have called for a more restrictive approach. If the Sweden Democrats enter government, it could lead to a shift in EU policies and have significant implications for the research community. Markets such as the Stockholm Exchange will also be watching the election closely, as the new government's policies could impact the country's economic growth and stability.

The Sweden Democrats' rise to power is part of a broader pattern of far-right movements in Europe. In recent years, parties such as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Germany and the National Front in France have made significant gains. These movements have been driven by a combination of factors, including economic uncertainty, immigration, and a sense of cultural identity.