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Fears of election loss: 'A real setback' for Sweden Democrats

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Swedish Democrat (SD) politician fears the party might lose its chance to form a government and see its first decline in a general election.
  • Despite concerns, party loyalists in SD's strongholds remain confident, believing the party will soon become the largest.
  • One voter expressed unwavering support for SD, questioning the appeal of other parties.

A Swedish Democrat (SD) politician has voiced concerns about a potential election loss, describing it as a "real setback" that could jeopardize the party's chance to form a government.

This sentiment comes amid internal discussions about the party's performance and future prospects. While some within the party acknowledge that not all promises from the previous election have been fulfilled, loyal supporters in SD's traditional strongholds remain defiant. They refuse to believe in the possibility of a decline, asserting that the party is poised to become the largest political force in Sweden soon.

SD can miss its chance to govern and decline for the first time in a general election.

โ€” SD politicianExpressing fear of an election loss.

One such voter, Carsten Jรถnsson, encountered outside an Ica Maxi supermarket in Hyllinge, Skรฅne, expressed his long-standing support for the Sweden Democrats. Despite acknowledging some unfulfilled promises, Jรถnsson stated he is not disappointed with the party. His conviction is so strong that he questions the appeal of other parties, remarking, "Who votes for the Social Democrats? I've never met anyone."

The article suggests a potential shift in the political landscape, with the SD facing the possibility of its first-ever decline in a general election. However, the unwavering belief among core supporters in the party's strongholds indicates a continued, dedicated base.

Who votes for the sossarna? I have never met anyone.

โ€” Carsten JรถnssonA long-time Sweden Democrat voter questioning the support for other parties.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.