Sweden’s Far Right Falters

In Sweden, the far-right Sweden Democrats experienced their first historical decline in support during the September 13 general election. This shift led to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigning, allowing the centre-left Social Democrats to pursue coalition negotiations. Meanwhile, in France, a surge in Catholic religiosity is occurring simultaneously with a rise in political extremism. These developments highlight contrasting trends for far-right movements across Europe, as Swedish voters pivot while French religious revival fuels extremism.