Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
- By September 11, 2026 / 10:55 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Sweden heads to the polls on Sunday in an election that could mark a watershed moment for the northern European nation and NATO's newest member.
- Across Europe, right-wing populist parties have gained ground in recent years amid growing voter backlash over immigration, and Sweden has been no exception.
- The election pits Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's center-right coalition against a center-left bloc led by former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats.
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- By September 11, 2026 / 10:55 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Sweden heads to the polls on Sunday in an election that could mark a watershed moment for the northern European nation and NATO's newest member.
- Across Europe, right-wing populist parties have gained ground in recent years amid growing voter backlash over immigration, and Sweden has been no exception.
- The election pits Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's center-right coalition against a center-left bloc led by former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats.
Sources: CBS News