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Social Democrats party leader Magdalena Andersson speaks during the Social Democrats’ election night watch party, September 13, 2026, in Stockholm. (Jonas Ekströmer/TT News Agency via AP)
September 18, 2026, 5:29 am
Swedish center-left coalition wins tight election marred by antisemitism accusations
Incumbent PM loses after promising ministries to far-right party with neo-Nazi roots; Centre Party says it won’t team up with Left Party after latter had to oust members who spread antisemitic conspiracies
By Shira Li Bartov
Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson (L) and Swedish Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson take part in a televised election debate hosted by TV4 in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 10, 2026, three days ahead of the country’s general election. (Jonathan NACKSTRAND/AFP)
September 14, 2026, 2:40 am
Swedish center-left bloc leads tight election; in surprise, far right loses ground
Ruling and opposition blocs separated by only three seats, election authority says, based on votes from 6,195 of 6,312 districts; final results expected no earlier than Wednesday
By Agencies
People prepare to cast their vote for Sweden’s general election in a booth at a polling station in Nacka on September 13, 2026. (Jonathan NACKSTRAND/AFP)
September 13, 2026, 1:52 pm
Sweden goes to the polls as hard-right party bids for ministerial roles in government
Election will determine whether anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, which has roots in the far-right, will get ministerial roles, or if the center-left comes back into power
By AP
Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli speaks at a conference on antisemitism in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 26, 2026, 11:27 am
Hosting Europe’s far-right again, minister says Diaspora criticism ‘just a disagreement’
As now-annual conference on fighting antisemitism kicks off, Amichai Chikli insists nationalists should be embraced as partners in fighting the main antisemitic threat, from radical Islam
By Zev Stub
The leader of the Sweden Democrats Jimmie Akesson delivers a speech at the party's election watch in Nacka, near Stockholm late Sunday evening on September 11, 2022. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP)
June 27, 2025, 12:41 am
Sweden Democrats apologize for past Nazi links, antisemitism as election nears
The party, which established ties with Israel’s government earlier this year, hopes to join a future coalition government after the 2026 vote
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Swedish Christian MEP Alice Teodorescu Måwe. (Courtesy of EPP Group)
January 25, 2025, 8:40 am
How Swedish MEP Alice Teodorescu Mawe became Israel’s most outspoken European ally
At home and in the European Parliament, the staunch advocate for Jews and Israel is leading the fight against overt antisemitism, as well as Jew-hatred masquerading as anti-Zionism
By Batya Levinthal
The leader of the Sweden Democrats Jimmie Akesson delivers a speech at the party's election watch in Nacka, near Stockholm late Sunday evening on September 11, 2022. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP)
November 27, 2023, 5:36 pm
Swedish PM denounces far-right politician’s call to destroy ‘anti-democratic’ mosques
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson condemns remarks by Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Akesson, warns they will further harm Sweden’s international standing and chances of joining NATO
By AFP
The leader of Sweden's Moderate Party and newly elected prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, holds a press conference after the parliamentary vote to make him premier, at the Riksdagen in the Swedish capital Stockholm, October 17, 2022. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP)
October 17, 2022, 5:12 pm
With far-right backing, Swedish parliament elects conservative as new PM
Right-wing government led by Ulf Kristersson is the first in the country’s history to be sworn in with the help of the Sweden Democrats
By Marc Preel
From left to rights: Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Akesson, Moderate party head Ulf Kristersson, Christian Democrats chief Ebba Busch and Liberal party chair Johan Pehrson attend a press conference on the formation of a coalition government, at the parliament press office in Stockholm, October 14, 2022. (Jonas Ekstromer/Various Sources/AFP)
October 14, 2022, 12:32 pm
Swedish conservatives agree to form government with far-right backing
Expected next PM says coalition of the Moderates, Christian Democrats and Liberals will be ‘cooperating with the Sweden Democrats in parliament’
By AFP
Supporters of the Sweden Democrats cheer during the Party's election night in Nacka, near Stockholm, after exit polls were released during the general elections in Sweden on September 11, 2022. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP)
October 1, 2022, 11:49 pm
Swedish far-right party with roots in neo-Nazi movement to chair 4 Riksdag panels
Sweden Democrats to head parliament’s justice, foreign affairs, business affairs, and labor market committees, as well as vice-chair civil affairs, traffic, defense, and tax bodies
By AP
Party leader of the Sweden Democrats Jimmie Akesson gives a speech during the party's election watch at the Elite Hotel Marina Tower in Nacka, near Stockholm, Sweden, September 11, 2022. (Stefan Jerrevång/TT News Agency via AP, File)
September 14, 2022, 10:50 pm
Far-right leader declares victory for bloc in Swedish election; center-left PM quits
Head of Sweden Democrats, which has surged in popularity after being long-shunned over neo-Nazi roots, says it’s ‘time to put Sweden first’
By Agencies
The leader of the Sweden Democrats Jimmie Akesson delivers a speach at the party's election watch in Nacka, near Stockholm, September 11, 2022. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP)
September 12, 2022, 5:42 am
Sweden’s right wing poised for election victory as far right makes big gains
Born out of a neo-Nazi movement in the 1980s, nationalist Sweden Democrats set for best ever result, buoying challenger to prime minister’s left wing bloc
By Pia OHLIN
Vote counters count casted votes at a polling station in the Hasthagens Sport Center in Malmo, during the general elections in Sweden, on September 11, 2022. (Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency/AFP)
September 11, 2022, 11:28 pm
Slim lead for Sweden’s left bloc as far-right surges: exit polls
Anti-immigration and nationalist Sweden Democrats could become second largest in parliament with around 20% of the vote
By Johannes LEDEL
Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson campaigns at Stortorget in Malmo, Sweden, September 10, 2022, the day before the election. (Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP)
September 11, 2022, 3:31 am
Close battle, populists on the rise: What to know as Sweden holds elections
PM Magdalena Andersson, who heads a left-wing coalition, is trying to fend off right-wing rivals, including a party that has tried to rebrand away from far-right image
By Vanessa Gera
Ebba Busch, leader of the Christian Democrats, left, Jimmie Akesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats and Marta Stenevi, spokesperson for the Green Party, right, take part in a political debate broadcasted on TV4 from Eskilstuna, Sweden, Thursday September 8, 2022. General elections will be held in Sweden on September 11. (Christine Olsson/TT via AP)
September 9, 2022, 12:33 pm
Sweden gears up for vote that could see far-right brought into power for first time
Long-treated as pariahs, polls predict anti-immigration and nationalist Sweden Democrats could surge to be second-largest party in Sunday’s election
By Johannes LEDEL
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