September 2026 – Page 581

The stakes are high in Sweden’s general election, with the far right poised to enter government for the first time. TV4 News journalist Markus Karlsson-Bourrioux explains how opinion polls shifted from a comfortable centre-left lead to a tight race over the summer, and how far-right ideas have gained ground since the last election in 2022.

Germany: Thousands rally against far-right after AfD victory

September 13, 2026admin

Tens of thousands of people marched in around 20 cities across Germany to protest the rise of the far right after the AfD’s historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Demonstrators said they were defending democracy as mainstream parties continue to rule out governing with the AfD.