Sweden Party Leaders Make Final Push Before Sept. 13 Vote as Poll Lead Narrows
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Updated · South China Morning Post · Sep 11
Sweden Party Leaders Make Final Push Before Sept. 13 Vote as Poll Lead Narrows
3 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Sep 11
Summary
Sweden’s party leaders campaigned on Friday in the last stretch before Sunday’s general election, with the race close enough to decide whether the centre-left regains power or the far right enters government for the first time.
Opinion polls have for months shown the left-wing opposition bloc ahead, but that lead has narrowed considerably in recent days, raising the stakes for the final campaign push.
Ulf Kristersson sought a renewed mandate to continue his government’s agenda, framing the choice around law and order as voters cited organised crime as a key concern.
The Social Democrats, still Sweden’s biggest party after dominating much of the 20th century, have focused on household bills and strengthening the welfare state to win back government.