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13 January 2023 Secrets of the council

Sweden’s fragile coalition faces its first stress test as EU presidency begins

By Sigrid Melchior

Fears a government supported by the far-right will block ongoing EU negotiations are exaggerated. But Europe should be wary of the Swedes’ lack of ability to steer the EU in a time of crisis. Read more "Sweden’s fragile coalition faces its first stress test as EU presidency begins"

16 September 2022

Uneasy Sweden: far-right election success takes a once fringe movement mainstream

By Sigrid Melchior

Established political parties in Sweden have spent 10 years trying to exclude the Sweden Democrats from power. That is no longer possible. Read more "Uneasy Sweden: far-right election success takes a once fringe movement mainstream"