Parliamentary elections in Sweden have begun
Quick Look
- The parliamentary elections have begun in Sweden.
- Around eight million eligible voters will decide the future of the country in a close race between the government and the opposition.
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Why It Matters
Ulf Kristersson currently leads a minority government and governed with the support of the Sweden Democrats.
The parliamentary elections have begun in Sweden. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m. Around eight million people are called upon to cast their vote. A close race is expected between the currently ruling center-right alliance and the opposition led by the Social Democrats.
Conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson currently leads a minority government. Kristersson's coalition of his Conservatives, Christian Democrats and Liberals has already governed in recent years with the support of the right-wing populist Sweden Democrats. Now the Prime Minister has also announced that the Sweden Democrats could become part of his future government.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Polling stations close at 8 p.m
Very likely · Within hours
Open Questions
- Who will win the general election?
- Will the Sweden Democrats join the government?
