Did immigrants really swing Sweden's election?

This week: Final election results, far right blames immigrants for loss, and what the election outcome means for foreigners in Sweden.  

200,000 foreigners who have become Swedish citizens are to blame for Sweden’s tiny swing to the left – and in particular for the losses suffered by the Sweden Democrats. That’s the claim being made by the party as it grapples with a surprise electoral reverse in Sunday’s election.

But is it accurate to say that immigrants won this election for the Left?

Host James Savage is joined this week by panelists Mandy Pipher and Richard Orange. 

Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:

2026 Swedish election 

• Kristersson resigns as PM after Sweden's centre-left opposition wins election
• Jimmie Åkesson reportedly plans break if Sweden Democrats enter opposition
• OPINION: The misunderstood Centre Party could learn from Ebba Busch
• 'It's tighter than I thought': How do foreigners in Sweden feel about the election?
• What does Sweden's unexpectedly close election result mean for foreigners?
• Swedish government scenarios: What happens now?

Thumbnail on Spotify: Social Democrat party leader Magdalena Andersson and party secretary Tobias Baudin celebrate with supporter on election night. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

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