Sweden's fractured left holds slim lead in polls before Sunday election

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   Sweden Votes in Knife-Edge Election as Fractured Left Holds Slim Lead

   Swedish voters head to the polls for a high-stakes general election on Sunday in a contest that remains too close to call. A fractured left holds a slim lead in the final opinion polls, while the populist right eyes a significant role in government. Major issues dominating the campaign include welfare debates, security concerns involving Russia, and the political trajectory of NATO's newest member. The outcome could mark a major milestone for Europe's populist right and reshape domestic governance.

   Why it matters

   Sweden enters the final stretch of a fiercely contested electoral cycle with significant implications for European politics. The vote tests the strength of the populist right alongside traditional left-wing factions. As NATO's newest member, the country's foreign policy and security commitments remain central points of debate among party leaders.

   What is confirmed

   • Sweden holds its general election on Sunday.
   • A fractured left holds a slim lead in polls ahead of the vote.
   • The hard right is eying a role in government.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Sweden's NATO missions are at risk if the left wins the election, according to a warning from Prime Minister Kristersson.

   What to watch next

   • Final election results and vote counts as they are released
   • Potential coalition negotiations involving the populist right and major parties
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. mynews13.com — Central Florida polls open for the state's primary election
   2. Al Jazeera — Multicultural Malmo: Swedish city loathed by far right braces for election
   3. The Guardian — Russia accused of ‘rapidly growing’ attacks on civilian infrastructure after five killed in Ukraine – Europe live
   4. South China Morning Post — Sweden heads into final stretch before key election
   5. CBS News — Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
   6. AP News — What to know about Sunday’s election in Sweden, NATO’s newest member
   7. reuters.com — Sweden's fractured left holds slim lead in polls before Sunday election
   8. BBC — Sweden election becomes tight race, as hard right eyes role in government
   9. CNBC — Russia, Trump and a battle over welfare loom over Sweden’s election
   10. politico.eu — Sweden’s NATO missions are at risk if the left wins election, warns PM Kristersson
   11. Al Jazeera — Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?
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