Politics

All the latest politics news and essential information from Sweden.

Sweden’s right-wing parties agree to bring back Norlén as Speaker

2022 SWEDISH ELECTION

Sweden’s right-wing parties agree to bring back Norlén as Speaker

Sweden Elects: What happens next as parliament reopens

SWEDEN ELECTS

Sweden Elects: What happens next as parliament reopens

The Local's editor Emma Löfgren explains the key events to keep an eye on in Swedish politics this week.

Why is Sweden’s parliamentary speaker election so important?

2022 SWEDISH ELECTION

Why is Sweden’s parliamentary speaker election so important?

Can you guess how many Americans abroad voted in the last US midterms?

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Can you guess how many Americans abroad voted in the last US midterms?

2022 SWEDISH ELECTION

Riksdag Speaker to begin talks to form Swedish government on Monday

Riksdag Speaker to begin talks to form Swedish government on Monday

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What rights do the Sweden Democrats want to take away from foreigners?

What rights do the Sweden Democrats want to take away from foreigners?

2022 SWEDISH ELECTION

EXPLAINED: Why we might have to wait until Thursday for Sweden’s final election result

EXPLAINED: Why we might have to wait until Thursday for Sweden’s final election result

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The video series shining a light on personal European stories

The video series shining a light on personal European stories

POLITICS LATEST: Moderate leader gets ‘two weeks’ to form next Swedish government

2022 SWEDISH ELECTION

POLITICS LATEST: Moderate leader gets ‘two weeks’ to form next Swedish government

Sweden Democrat politician accused of Nazi slogan in election night clip

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Sweden Democrat politician accused of Nazi slogan in election night clip

Ulf Kristersson: Who is the man who could be Sweden’s next prime minister?

2022 SWEDISH ELECTION

Ulf Kristersson: Who is the man who could be Sweden’s next prime minister?

SWEDEN ELECTS

SWEDEN ELECTS: Well, who exactly did Sweden elect? It’s not entirely clear

SWEDEN ELECTS: Well, who exactly did Sweden elect? It’s not entirely clear