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'Swedish society has changed': The rise of the far-right Sweden Democrats

Earlier this month, Sweden experienced a political earthquake when the Sweden Democrats (SD), a party with neo-Nazi roots, became the country's second-largest party in parliament. For the first time, the far right was running not as an outsider, but as part of the traditional right-wing coalition. According to journalist and…

France 24

Center-right leader asked to form new government in Sweden

The leader of Sweden’s third largest party -- the center-right Moderates -- has formally been asked to try to form a new coalition government that could include the populist Sweden Democrats

The Independent UK

Sweden's Moderate Party leader gets nod to try form a new government

Sweden's Moderate Party leader, Ulf Kristersson, has been handed a mandate to try and form the country's next government after a recent general election gave the right-wing bloc a majority, the speaker of parliament said on Monday.

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Recycling data centers' heat could be an environmental win-win

Cities in Sweden and Norway are aiming to recycle the heat given off by data centers.

Axios

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Here are 5 charts that will help you understand some of the key stories from this week

The Hindu

The Observer view on the dangerous rise of the far right in Europe

The success of the Sweden Democrats shows that no country is immune to hard-right populist parties

The Guardian - UK

Poets in Tasmania and Sweden, who have never met in person, use online chats to co-write poetry book

Therese Corfiatis and Britta Stenberg have never met in person but the pair now describe themselves as "sisters" after developing a close relationship sparked by a love of poetry.

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The Guardian view on Sweden’s election: enter the radical right

Mainstream parties have allowed the Sweden Democrats to shape the political agenda and are now paying the price

The Guardian - UK

Portugal's parliament backs NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

Portugal's parliament ratified the entry of Finland and Sweden to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Friday, bringing the most significant expansion of the alliance since the 1990s a step closer as NATO responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Spain's parliament backs NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

Spain's parliament ratified the entry of Finland and Sweden to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Thursday, bringing the two Nordic countries one step closer to joining the alliance in its most significant expansion since the 1990s as it responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Swedish election: what we know so far about the influence the nationalist right will have in the new government

With final election results announced, it is now clear that Sweden is to have a new government. Magdalena Andersson, the Social Democratic leader and prime minister, has resigned and Ulf Kristersson, party leader for the centre-right Conservatives (Moderaterna) has already begun informal negotiations over who will sit in his cabinet.

The Conversation

Anti-immigration election gains divide Sweden, worry rights groups

The populist, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats' rise to real power after Sunday's election has civil rights groups and many immigrants worried about what the future might hold in a country long known for tolerance and openness.

Reuters

The far right’s triumph in my country reveals a very Swedish brand of intolerance

During the campaign, political parties on the right and left proved that our supposed liberalism is only skin deep, says Swedish politics professor Gina Gustavsson

The Guardian - UK

Success for party of 'Sweden first' energizes global right

An anti-immigration party is the now second-most popular party in Sweden following a weekend election held amid fears of rising crime

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Is left-leaning Sweden about to be ruled by a right-wing government?

Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson has resigned after a right-wing party previously seen as extremist saw a surge in their vote share

Reuters

Sweden's PM resigns after election defeat

Sweden's outgoing Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has handed in her resignation to the speaker of parliament, she said on Thursday, paving the way for a change of government.

The Independent UK

Swedish PM formally resigns after right-wing bloc wins vote

Sweden’s Social Democratic Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has handed in her resignation after a right-wing bloc that includes a nationalist, anti-immigration party won a narrow majority in Sweden’s parliament

Evening Standard

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Magdalena Andersson: Sweden’s Prime Minister to resign after conceding defeat to right-wing bloc in elections

The bloc contains the Sweden Democrats, a populist party which takes a hardline anti-immigration stance

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What’s behind Sweden’s lurch to the right

In today’s newsletter: A country that once favoured open borders and internationalism has embraced anti-immigration rhetoric – and now a political party with extremist roots has come to power

The Independent UK

Sweden’s first female PM concedes defeat to right-wing, anti-immigrant bloc

Leader of the Moderate Party Ulf Kristersson is expected to be the next prime minister

Al Jazeera

Sweden’s centre-left PM Andersson concedes defeat in elections

Magdalena Andersson announced that she would resign after a close-fought polls saw right-wing bloc winning a majority.

The Guardian - UK

Swedish PM resigns after conceding election defeat to rightwing bloc

Loose coalition of far-right Sweden Democrats and centre-right parties wins majority of three in parliament

The Independent UK

Populist leader claims right-wing victory in Sweden election

Sweden’s center-left Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has conceded defeat in a weekend election while the leader of a nationalist anti-immigration party declared victory for his right-wing bloc

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat wins bronze in World Wrestling Championships

BELGRADE: Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday became the first Indian woman wrestler to win two medals at the World Championships as she clinched a bronze in 53kg by defeating Emma Jonna Malmgren of Sweden here.

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