Swedish voters go to polls to choose a new parliament as hard right bids for role in government

Swedish voters are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament, a contest that features Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson seeking a second four-year term. The election is set against the backdrop of the hard-right's efforts to secure a formal role in the national government. Kristersson’s predecessor is also competing in the election, aiming to reclaim the premiership.

This parliamentary election carries significant weight for Sweden, which recently became the newest member of NATO. The outcome will determine the leadership of the European Union nation as it navigates its current political and security landscape.