The opposition left bloc in Swedish politics has held a majority in the polls ever since the last election. But it still looks tough for them to form a government. Professor Nicholas Aylott explains the deadlock..
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The so-called 'red-green' parties of Sweden's left and centre-left wing have been keeping silent about any meetings about forming a government that may or may not be happening. But an unnamed Left Party source says the C…
Sweden's centre-left parties have reached an agreement on emergency legislation to halt teenage deportations.
Sweden's centre-left parties have reached an agreement on how to draft a emergency law halting so-called "teenage deportations".
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As is implied by their name, the Centre Party are very, well, in the centre of the political spectrum. That means they could end up being the kingmakers in coalition talks after the election. Which side are they likely t…
Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar has repeatedly said that if the 'red-green' parties win the election, she will demand Minister posts for her party – a prospect which spooks many in Sweden's political centre. Why?
The Centre Party has announced in a press conference that its aim is for Sweden to have a new government after the next election – one which is not reliant on the Left Party or the Sweden Democrats.
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Swedish inflation is dropping faster than expected, new figures suggest.
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An agreement set to be announced at the upcoming EU-UK summit could mark the return of pet passports allowing easier travel across the Channel for holidaymakers with dogs, cats and ferrets.
Sweden's Riksbank has raised the country's key interest rate from 1.75 percent to 2 percent, with more increases expected in the new year. How can foreigners in Sweden best plan their finances accordingly?
American Democrats gathered over pancakes and coffee in Malmö on the morning of November 4th to celebrate their party's victories in the US midterm elections. But alongside the jubilation, some described the frustration…
The financial markets are banking on the Riksbank raising Sweden's key interest rate at least four times – possibly even five – within the space of a single year.
Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, on Wednesday hiked the country's key interest rate from 1.75 percent to 2 percent.
Clock ticks towards snap election as Sweden's prime minister votes hit deadlock – and markets brace for aggressive Sweden rate hikes as Riksbank plays catch-up. Here's the latest news.
Sweden doesn't have a government yet, more than 50 days after the election. When will it get one? Here's your chance to ask The Local's editor about that and anything else politics-related on your mind.
