Swedish parliamentary election: electoral system, right-wing populists and prospects
Quick Look
- In Sweden the parliament is elected.
- The electoral system includes 349 seats, of which 310 are proportionally distributed and 39 are equal seats.
- Parties need at least four percent of the vote or twelve percent in a constituency to enter.
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Why It Matters
The Social Democrats are expected to be the strongest force in the election, but right-wing populists could join the government.
This Sunday the parliament, the Riksdag, will be elected in Sweden. Although the Social Democrats are likely to become the strongest force, the country could be co-governed by right-wing populists in the future. How is the electoral system structured in Sweden? How likely is it that the right will come to power? And what does the opposition think about it? The answers to the most important questions
The Swedish Parliament has 349 seats. 310 of them are awarded proportionally to the election results of the 29 constituencies. The remaining 39 mandates are compensatory seats. Parties must get at least four percent of all votes or 12 percent in a constituency to enter parliament. All Swedish citizens aged 18 or over are allowed to vote.
Open Questions
- How likely is it that right-wing populists come to power?
- What does the opposition think about it?
