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Swedish Prime Minister concedes election defeat

The leader of Sweden’s incumbent Social Democrats conceded defeat in the country’s knife-edge election last night, handing victory to a loose bloc of rightwing parties that includes the far-right Sweden Democrats. Becky Waterton is the Deputy Editor of...

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06.30 15 Sep 2022


Swedish Prime Minister concedes election defeat


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06.30 15 Sep 2022


The leader of Sweden’s incumbent Social Democrats conceded defeat in the country’s knife-edge election last night, handing victory to a loose bloc of rightwing parties that includes the far-right Sweden Democrats.

Becky Waterton is the Deputy Editor of The Local in Sweden and spoke to Shane this morning.


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