Sweden facing weeks of political uncertainty after both of the country’s blocs failed to secure a clear governing majority in elections that saw another boost for a far-right party.
awoke Monday to the prospect of weeks of political uncertainty after both of the country’s blocs failed to secure a clear governing majority in elections that saw another boost for a far-right party that is now the country’s second largest.
“It’s incredibly close. It’s basically a coin toss with 50-50 for both sides. So, we don’t know at the moment,” said Zeth Isaksson, a sociologist at Stockholm University. The party has its roots in the white nationalist movement but years ago began expelling extremists. Despite its rebranding, voters long viewed it as unacceptable and other parties shunned it. But that has been changing, and its result in this election shows just how far it has come in gaining acceptance.
The conservative bloc was led during the campaign by the center-right Moderates, who won 19 percent. Leader Ulf Kristersson told his supporters that he stands ready to try to create a stable and effective government.
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