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POLITICSSep 15Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses groundOpposition bloc leads in tight Swedish election with 95% counted.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 14How Sweden has adapted its social model over the decadesRÉCIT - Lors des élections législatives, les débats se sont recentrés sur les leviers de financement de l’État-providence. Les fondamentaux du modèle font désormais consensus.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 14'We were right': EU finally listening to Baltic warnings on Russia, Latvian PM saysThe Latvian PM noted that the Baltics' sense of foreboding over Russian attacks on the EU come from their occupation. "We know the tricks; we knew the bully would show its muscles."EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14After the legislative elections, Sweden is in political uncertainty with the left and right neck and neckDÉCRYPTAGE - Les résultats, pas encore complets, apparaissent ultra-serrés, même si l’opposition sociale-démocrate est donnée en tête tandis que les Démocrates de Suède sont en recul.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 14European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fearsEuropean leaders are highlighting growing competition in the Arctic as global warming opens new shipping routes. On Monday, leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries focused on environmental challenges, economic opportunities, and military vulnerabilities. They expressed concerns about Russia's military buildup...wdtimes · united states of america
POLITICSSep 14Sweden's centre-left holds razor-thin edge as exit polls show tight raceSweden's general election remained too close to call early Monday, with nearly 90 percent of votes counted. Four opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat parliamentary lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing bloc, which includes the Sweden Democrats, as both leaders said they were ready to govern.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14Finland: EU leaders meet to forge new Arctic policyEuropean leaders are meeting over shipping, resources and security in the region amid pressure from the US, China and Russia. The EU sees the Arctic as key to its future security as melting ice makes it more accessible.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 14Can Sweden restore welfare system amid increased defense spending?While the results of Sweden's general election remain too close to call, it looks as though the country's center-left opposition may get the chance to form a new government after four years under a right-wing coalition. The runup to the vote was dominated domestic economic issues, including the future of the country's once famously generous welfare state. But Sweden's international financial commitments - notably to increased defense spending following its decision to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine - are likely to limit its options.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14Centre-left holds narrow lead in knife-edge Sweden voteSweden's centre-left opposition on ​Monday looked the most likely to form the next government as preliminary election results showed it holding a narrow three-seat lead over the right-wing ruling parties with most of the votes counted after Sunday's vote. Party leaders, however, have been cautious about claiming victory or accepting defeat with 353 election districts still to be counted ‌and overseas votes not likely to be tallied until Wednesday.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14'Nobody can be weak', says Latvian Prime Minister over Russia threatsLatvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the EU must “remain strong” in the face of Russian aggression, insisting that “the one who prepares for the worst has peace” in an exclusive interview with Euronews.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Sweden elections: Left and right neck-and-neck as far right loses groundAccording to preliminary results of the general election on Sunday, the right-wing bloc trails slightly behind the left-wing opposition led by the Social Democrats, who recorded their own worst result since 1911.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 14Sweden faces ‘very messy’ political situation after election, expert saysLars Trägårdh, Professor of History at Ersta Sköndal University College in Stockholm, said Sweden’s election-winning Social Democrats would have to rely on “a very unwieldy coalition”, warning that the country faces a “very messy” political situation.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Europe Today: Sweden edges toward centre-left rule as Trump ends Dublin visitSocial Democrat Magdalena Andersson could become Sweden's next prime minister after a red bloc's election win, exit polls show. Meanwhile, Trump wraps up a two-day Dublin visit, Viktor Orbán returns to Hungary's political arena, and we hear from Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14The left returns to government in Sweden, but the tough stance on immigration will continueDada la igualdad en la contienda, es posible que no se proclame al ganador hasta dentro de varios días, una vez que se hayan contabilizado todos los votos emitidos en el extranjero LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 13Sweden’s centre-left edges ahead by one seat in preliminary resultsWith 176 seats versus 173, the centre-left bloc has a three-seat parliamentary majority in the preliminary allocation, according to the Swedish Election Authority.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 13Sweden election 'very close' as left bloc claims tight leadThe center-left opposition is narrowly ahead of the incumbent's right-wing bloc and could be poised to return to government after four years. The far-right Sweden Democrats surprisingly lost ground.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 13Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses groundWith more than 90% of votes counted early Monday, four opposition parties led by Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat majority in the 349-seat parliament over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing alliance. Experts predict that the race could go down to the wire.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 13Sweden election: Center-left coalition leads initial pollsThe left-wing opposition led by former PM Andersson held a narrow lead, according to exit polls.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 13Sweden Election Aftermath: A hard night for the hard right?Immediate France 24 analysis as polls close, and exit polls indicate how the country has voted in the 2026 election. France 24 Gavin Lee has been speaking to Scandinavia Correspondent Trine VillemanFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 13Elections in Sweden: center-left opposition prevails and the far-right loses groundThe center-left opposition wins this Sunday's Swedish general elections with 51.3% against 46.8% for the governmental bloc of conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, according to a survey by public television SVT. If the polls are confirmed, the Social Democratic Party - the force pClarín
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 13Sweden's centre-left opposition leads election as far-right slips, exit polls showSweden's general election remained too close to call early Monday, with nearly 90% of votes counted. Four opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat parliamentary lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing bloc, which includes the Sweden Democrats, as both leaders said they were ready to govern.France 24 [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 13Sweden's center-left opposition would win general elections, according to exit pollsLos partidos de la oposición obtendrían, en conjunto, el 51,3% de los votos, frente al 46,8% del bloque de derecha, actualmente en el poder LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 13Sweden: Tight election puts all eyes on the far rightSwedes are voting in a closely fought general election that could see the far-right Sweden Democrats enter government for the first time. With immigration, crime and the economy dominating the campaign, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson are locked in a neck-and-neck race.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 13Sweden votes over immigration as right-wing bloc gains tractionSwedes were voting in a closely fought election on Sunday that will either bring a far-right party into government for the first time or shift the country back towards the liberalism that has long defined the northern European kingdom. Sweden’s centre-left opposition holds a narrow lead over the ruling right-wing bloc ahead of the September 13 election for parliament, several opinion polls have shown this week. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, ‌who has trailed in opinion polls throughout his...South China Morning Post