'I hope for a decent period in politics': views of voters as Sweden goes to the polls

Voting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes election that could lead to the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) entering government for the first time. It comes after an unusually heated and polarised campaign punctuated by personal attacks between leaders, accusations of misinformation and Maga-inspired ads. The Guardian's Europe reporter and live blogger Jakub Krupa asks voters in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, what they're hoping for

'I hope for a decent period in politics': views of voters as Sweden goes to the polls

TL;DR

  • Sweden is holding a high-stakes election.
  • The far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) may enter government for the first time.
  • The campaign was unusually heated and polarized.
  • Key issues included personal attacks, accusations of misinformation, and Maga-inspired ads.
  • A reporter is surveying voters in Stockholm about their hopes for the election.