As Sweden heads to polls, Israel and Palestine policies are on the ballot

Author: Nils AdlerPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Sweden
Politics
As Sweden heads to polls, Israel and Palestine policies are on the ballot

Sweden will vote this Sunday in a crucial general election that could change its stance on Israel. In 2014, Sweden became the first EU member state to recognize Palestine, a decision that strained its relations with Israel. The elections show 50.3% support for a left-wing coalition, while the far-right Sweden Democrats want that recognition revoked.

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