In Sweden’s general elections last week, a group of right-wing parties — the Moderates, the Christian Democrats, the Liberal Party and the far-right Sweden Democrats — gained three more ...

Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Johan Pehrson, leader of the Liberal party, speaks during a political debate broadcasted on TV4 from Eskilstuna, Sweden, September 8, 2022.

The Liberal party remains deeply split on the issue of cooperating with the Sweden Democrats, with Christer Nylander, the second vice-chair of the party, who has been one of the staunchest opponents ...

It's Sweden's turn to reckon with the rise of nationalist, anti-immigrant and anti-European Union sentiment sweeping across Europe. Swedes vote Sunday in national elections and polls show the Sweden ...

Swedish voters on Sunday re-elected the ruling center-right coalition, giving the Conservative Party a record 30% of the vote. It’s the first time in Sweden’s political history that a non ...

Liberal party leader Johan Pehrson addressing reporters. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT In our weekly Sweden Elects newsletter, The Local's editor Emma Löfgren explains the key events to keep an eye on in ...

STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s Parliament approved a new right-wing government Monday that includes the Liberal and Christian Democrat parties but no formal role for the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats ...

Sweden's center-right Liberal party voted on Sunday to back a deal that could give Social Democrat leader Stefan Lofven a second term in office after months of deadlock since the tied election.

Sweden is often viewed as a a liberal utopia in Europe and beyond, with the country of 10.5 million people known for its stable economy, high quality of life, and open and progressive society.

STOCKHOLM - Sweden's Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson will step down from his post, he said on Monday, adding that the timing of his resignation will give a new candidate a chance to boost the ...