Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns
Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026
Sweden voted against more power for the far right – but are centrists listening?
Even as the ‘extremist’ AfD seeks further election gains in Germany, Europe’s leaders can learn from Sweden’s dangerous embrace with far-right ideologyDon’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox?
World
theguardian.com
16.09.2026
In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election losses
The election is tight, but one result is clear: the Sweden Democrats' bid to turn hate into votes failed.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026
Ancient DNA traces medieval migration from Sweden to Finland
A new study led by the University of Turku provides new insights into the population history of Finland during the Late Iron Age and the Middle Ages. The researchers analyzed the genomes of people who
Science
phys.org
15.09.2026
Meet the most powerful woman in Sweden
The rookie leader of a small party of centrists will probably decide who runs Sweden as a deadlocked election goes to the wire.
Politics
politico.eu
15.09.2026
Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground
Opposition bloc leads in tight Swedish election with 95% counted.
World
aljazeera.com
15.09.2026
Sweden election goes down to the wire as opposition edges ahead
Sweden could face a prolonged period of political uncertainty after preliminary election results showed the left-leaning opposition holding a narrow lead over the governing conservative bloc, while a
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
14.09.2026
Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
Sweden's left-wing opposition are holding a slim lead after an election that saw the far-right's share of the vote
World
cbsnews.com
14.09.2026
Sweden's centre-left holds razor-thin edge as exit polls show tight race
Sweden'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 parliamen
World
france24.com
14.09.2026
Left edges ahead in Swedish election thriller
With most results in, the opposition left bloc leads by just three seats over an alliance that includes the far-right Sweden Democrats.
Politics
politico.eu
14.09.2026
Can 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 ri
World
france24.com
14.09.2026
Centre-left holds narrow lead in knife-edge Sweden vote
Sweden'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 part
World
france24.com
14.09.2026
Sweden's next government uncertain with thin lead for left-wing opposition
Sweden’s next government remains uncertain as the national election inches toward a final result
World
abcnews.com
14.09.2026
Sweden election forecast says vote too close to call
A shock analysis contradicts exit polls and holds out hope to PM Ulf Kristersson that he could cling to power with help from the far right.
Politics
politico.eu
13.09.2026
Sweden’s left wing leads election race as hard right faces setback
Sweden’s left-wing political bloc has taken the lead in the country’s general election, according to exit polls, potentially paving the way for former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson to return to o
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
13.09.2026
Sweden’s left on course to retake power
Social Democrats poised for rare European victory in blow to far-right
Finance
ft.com
13.09.2026
Sweden 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 Villeman
World
france24.com
13.09.2026
Sweden's centre-left opposition leads election as far-right slips, exit polls show
Sweden's centre-left wing bloc, led by the Social Democrats, held an early lead at 51.3% in a parliamentary election on Sunday, an exit poll by broadcaster SVT showed. Early results from the Swedish
World
france24.com
13.09.2026
Sweden exit poll: Left on course for election win in blow to far right
Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson is heading for a comeback as prime minister in charge of a left-wing coalition, exit polling suggests.
Politics
politico.eu
13.09.2026
Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live
Country heads to the polls as latest polling shows 0.3-point gap between left and right wing blocsin StockholmWe kick off our coverage of the 2026 Swedish parliamentary election which could see the fa
World
theguardian.com
13.09.2026