Why the far right lost: 11 lessons for Europe from Sweden’s election
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Elections
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Elections
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STOCKHOLM — As far-right leader Jimmie Åkesson danced beside the pink balaclava-wearing singer Miss Smut at his final campaign rally, he hoped a late surge in the polls would carry his Sweden Democrats into power.
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