https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/voting-under-way-in-sweden-with-far-right-eyeing-first-role-in-governmentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/voting-under-way-in-sweden-with-far-right-eyeing-first-role-in-governmenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/voting-under-way-in-sweden-with-far-right-eyeing-first-role-in-government#u67760Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:05:08 +0000Swedish voters went to the polls to elect a new parliament in an election that could bring the far right into government for the first time. Early exit polls from public broadcaster SVT initially indicated a lead for the left-wing opposition bloc. However, as vote counting progressed, the race tightened significantly, leaving the centre-left parties leading by just a single seat with most votes counted. The closely contested election highlighted shifting priorities in the Scandinavian nation, with issues including welfare, Russia, and Donald Trump looming large over the campaign.Why it matters