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Social Democrats Hit Historic Low Ahead of 2026 Vote. Sweden's Social Democrats face a record decline in polls, making the 2026 election race more competitive than ever.

Swedish Parties Divided Over Immigration as Asylum Seeks Plummet. Political tension rises as Sweden records its lowest asylum applications in 40 years, sparking debates over future immigration policies.

Sweden Falls to Italy Despite Haak’s Record Volleyball Effort. Even with Isabelle Haak setting a new scoring record, Sweden was knocked out 1-3 in the EM volleyball quarterfinals against Italy in a heartbreaking elimination.

Riksbanken Set to Hike Rates Sooner on Strong Economic Growth. Nordea predicts an interest rate increase by Riksbanken late in 2026, driven by robust growth and inflation, keeping the rate at 2.25% through 2028.

Swedish Stocks Surpass Real Estate as Top Household Asset. In a volatile market with rising oil prices, stocks have overtaken real estate to become Sweden’s largest household asset, marking a major shift in investments.