Swedish election race tightens as polls show near-even split between blocs
Two days before Sweden’s national election, the latest polls indicate a close contest between the red-green and centre-right blocs.
Swedish voters will head to the polls on Sunday, with the red-green bloc and the centre-right “Tidö” parties locked in a tight race according to the newest opinion polls. The red-green alliance, traditionally ahead, now trails by only a narrow margin, while the centre-right bloc gains ground. A notable shift is the Liberal Party’s rise above the four-percent entry barrier, a factor analysts say could tip the balance in favour of the right-leaning coalition.
The Liberals’ improvement follows support from the Sweden Democrats, who have pledged to back them if they clear the threshold. Key campaign issues include crime, health care, education, immigration and cost of living, and a televised leaders’ debate is set for Friday at 20:00 on SVT.
Why it matters
The election will determine Sweden’s government for the next four years and could shift the balance of power between left- and right-leaning parties.
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