MrMitchWeaver t1_iskenua wrote on October 16, 2022 at 5:27 PM

Reply to comment by vriggy in [OC] The representation of the Swedish parties in the Swedish parliament over time since 1911. by MaxEin

The recent growth of the right is stunning. It's been happening in many places but it's specially surprising for a left leaning country like Sweden

starkprod t1_iskjtgk wrote on October 16, 2022 at 5:59 PM

Much of the right is now SD who are also social conservatives, meaning they focus on issues like care for elderly and unemployed. Basically stealing part of the voter base from the left wing parties while also eating from the right with the more conservative topics.

vriggy t1_ismwrt4 wrote on October 17, 2022 at 4:15 AM

Sweden might be a socialist country but it is actually very conservative (especially if you compare to Denmark and Norway). When it comes to social issues Sweden is less convervative than its neighbours.