Sweden, NATO’s newest member, is holding an election. Here’s what is at stake

Europe Politics Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:45:05 GMT Moderate confidence — 73/100

Voters in Sweden will go to the polls on Sunday in a contest that will decide if the conservative government stays in power, potentially granting a hard-right party its first cabinet seats, or if the centre-left will regain control.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is bidding for a second four-year term leading the European Union country, which recently became NATO’s newest member.
His predecessor is attempting to reclaim office, with the battle over leadership largely overshadowing core policy debates.

Voters in Sweden will go to the polls on Sunday in a contest that will decide if the conservative government stays in power, potentially granting a hard-right party its first cabinet seats, or if the centre-left will regain control.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is bidding for a second four-year term leading the European Union country, which recently became NATO’s newest member.
His predecessor is attempting to reclaim office, with the battle over leadership largely overshadowing core policy debates.

Sources: The Independent