Asylum and Migration
Like in other Scandinavian countries, the radical-right surge in Sweden has (for now) stopped: welfare state, not migration, emerges as the main theme
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Although Social Democrats have become the largest party in Sweden’s parliamentary elections, with final votes still being counted, governing remains uncertain. Significant turmoil exists on the left flank, and the outcome heavily depends on the stance of the neo-liberal Center Party. This development mirrors trends in other Scandinavian nations, where the radical right’s momentum has temporarily halted, shifting focus toward welfare issues rather than migration.
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