Sweden Election Too Close to Call as Far-Right Support Slips, Government Formation Hangs in Balance
Al Jazeera reported on September 15 that Sweden’s 2026 parliamentary election has produced an exceptionally tight result, with the major parties separated by margins within the statistical margin of error. The far-right Sweden Democrats saw a notable drop in support compared with the previous election, but neither the left bloc nor the centre-right bloc has secured a working majority for government formation. Analysts say the outcome may produce a repeat of the 2018-style hung parliament and cast uncertainty over Sweden’s NATO policy, its EU relationship and the country’s immigration and energy-transition agenda.