Historically Low Support for Swedish Social Democrats Ahead of Election

Historically Low Support for Swedish Social Democrats Ahead of Election
Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Lofven gives a speech during a tribute to victims of Stockholm terrorist attack on the first anniversary on April 7, 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. Michael Campanella/Getty Images
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STOCKHOLM—With just three months to go until election day, the Social Democratic Party of Sweden—the main force in postwar Swedish politics—is facing historically low numbers.

This means the stage is set for parliamentary uncertainty, as three seemingly incompatible parties of apparently equal size look to secure about 70 percent of the votes. If this happens on election night, one or more of the major players will likely need to do a radical about-face in order to form a government.