Stockholm, Sept 14, 2026 (AFP) - Why the far right is losing ground in Sweden

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2026-09-14

Unlike other parts of Europe where the far right has been gaining ground, Sweden's weekend election saw the extreme right lose support there for the first time in more than 15 years. With more than 90 percent of votes counted, the country's left- and right-wing blocs were running neck and neck, with the left holding a razor-thin lead of three seats. Defying predictions, the Sweden Democrats -- a party with neo-Nazi roots -- suffered an unexpected......

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