How Swedish politics has gradually shifted to the right and what happens next.

A look at how the far-right politics of Sweden Democrats reaches beyond Sweden’s borders.

The Swedish government's reliance on the Sweden Democrats is steering the country away from a progressive course.

The national elections in Sweden on September 14th, 2014, were a victory for the parties at the fringes, with the Feminist Initiative and the far-right Sweden Democrats both witnessing a surge in support, while the parties in government lost out. For the Greens it was a mixed outcome – disappointing results overall, yet also bringing a chance to enter the government for the first time.

While Scandinavian countries are praised for their climate action, an analysis of the Swedish and Danish media reveals a more complex picture.

While Nordic countries are often praised for their efforts against climate change, Malmö and Christiania may be offering a more nuanced picture.

The polarised results of the European elections seem to indicate that new kinds of parties are replacing the traditional parties. This phenomenon was visible in Sweden, but also in many other countries across Europe.

Far-right parties kept winning elections and holding influence on society, attracting part of the political establishment.

Greens are now in government in Sweden for the first time in the party’s 33-year-long history, yet the electoral result was regarded as disappointing. In light of the rise of xenophobic populists and a difficult political climate, it remains to be seen how Greens will fare in the new coalition.

From Brexit to climate change and coronavirus-induced economic shock, new issues cut across old divides. But how did they emerge? How is the centre ground made?

While seeming solid, democracy in Sweden faces serious challenges, such as the rise of populism and voter disengagement. In this context, green foundations are well-placed to propose new initiatives that may help re-engage citizens in the political process, notably through structural changes.

Reflections from a landmark conference at Lund University which examined the political ecology of the far right, and why progressives must be awake to this.

European progressives should refocus their efforts to create a system of equal opportunity and fair reward according to contribution.

Radu Stochita discusses how collective bargaining can guard against economic impoverishment and political radicalisation.

A new, educational divide has become visible in Western European democracies.

With Eurosceptic populist political forces set to gain ground in the May 2019 elections, what might this mean for liberal democracy and the future of the EU?

In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, the French and European responses have focused on security and how to reinforce it. At the same time, far-right movements are making gains across Europe, attacks on mosques have increased and a distorted secularist discourse is leading to further marginalisation of religious groups.