Russia, Trump and a battle over welfare loom over Sweden’s election
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-09-12 15:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, Economy & Finance, Labour & Workers, Elections, US Politics, Business & Economy
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Whoever wins Sweden's general election on Sunday will face an unusually difficult financial equation with a structurally higher defense bill, growing demands on the welfare state as well as shrinking room to pay for both.
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