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Reuters
Reuters
Business
By Simon Johnson

Tested PM or new right bloc? Swedish voters undecided as hard winter looms

FILE PHOTO: Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson holds an election rally at Celsiustorget at the Social Democrats campaign in Uppsala, Sweden September 7, 2022. Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/via REUTERS

The energy crisis, soaring inflation and war in Ukraine could help Social Democrat Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson to secure another term in office if Swedes decide to vote for a safe pair of hands in Sunday's parliamentary election.

The closely fought election comes at a time when clouds are gathering over Sweden's economy. With energy costs rocketing as a result of Russia's decision to squeeze gas supplies to Europe, growth is set to slow next year with recession a distinct possibility.

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