Event Brief
Swedish far-right gains acceptance ahead of election
By The BriefBrief · Sources (13)
Filed: Sep 11, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: Ahead of Sweden’s closely fought election, the far right is gaining ground by focusing on crime and security concerns that some voters link to migration. A Stockholm University sociologist says the movement has softened its image in recent years, making it more acceptable to a broader electorate, while cautioning against overstating its strength.
WHO: Zeth Isaksson, Stockholm University sociologist
WHAT: Says Sweden’s far right has softened its image and is gaining acceptance by emphasizing crime and security ahead of a closely fought election.
WHEN: Sep 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET
WHERE: Sweden
WHY: The remarks are prompted by concerns about crime and security that some voters increasingly associate with migration, as Sweden approaches a closely fought election.
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