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normally I can't stand these right wing parties but the Social Democrats have been so inept with beowulf I think they will get what they deserve;
Sweden's nationalist anti-immigration party has made gains in the country's general election as the establishment parties appear deadlocked, exit polls predict.
The Sweden Democrats (SD) are expected to achieve 19.2% of the vote.
The party, described by Prime Minister Stefan Lofven as "racist", held 12.9% of the ballot in the previous election.
Neither the governing Social Democrats nor the centre-right bloc of parties are predicted to win a majority.
An exit poll by public broadcaster SVT suggested the centre-right Alliance won 39.6% of the vote, slightly more than the Social Democrats on 39.4%.
"Polling stations have now closed and votes are being counted. We are expecting a partial tally of the vote from Sweden’s Election Authority between 9pm and 10pm UK time. Final results should follow a couple of hours later."
A poll of FB shows the Greens at 3.4%... Even the worst case scenario is now better than the previous scenario.
The worst case scenario I think now has to be further delays while they sort out who will govern. The Greens will surely be out of the picture. Even an SD/Left Party alliance would be an improvement wouldn't it? Anyone have any info on Left Party attitude to mining?
Swedish Democrats have been polling around 20% for a while... the thought is they will achieve higher...
True about SD voters... plenty voted for UKIP, but try finding one who did!
A guy on FB thinks the Greens gave less than 4% on another poll... difficult to tell. Exit polls are as unreliable!
"SD voters tend not to answer, even in exit polls."
Swedish Television exit poll (2nd poll after TV4)
Left Party 9.0%
Social Democrats 26.2%
Greens 4.2%
Moderates 17.8%
Liberals 5.5%
Christian Democrats 7.4%
Sweden Democrats 19.2%
Left Bloc 39.4%
Right Bloc 39.6%
Knowing our luck they will now spend months forming a government.
And relax...
And who isn’t emotionally exhausted by all this? It’s been a long ride, but I do believe that we are at the business end. What low ball could possibly come our way now?
It’s exciting stuff. To be clear, I’m of the opinion that it won’t result in an immediate outcome for BEO, and that the wheels will continue to turn in the civil service behind the scenes; But what it will do is change the political landscape in our favour, and that has got to be a good thing!
well, this should keep you busy...
https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-elections-2018-live-updates/a-45408590
Three hours to go then....I'm exhausted thinking about it.
Worth a read... more election opinion https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/08/swedens-far-right-set-to-hold-balance-power-after-election
The Polls close at 2000hrs CET
I hope this link helps explain the election results. Let's hope that the new coalition will grant the licence, it has been a long nine year wait. GLA, it's about time.
https://thetopbreakingnews.com/2018/09/08/sweden-election-results-what-time-will-final-results-be-announced-who-will-win-world-news/
Expressed myself, I like that.
I've never been called "eloquent" before. I'll add that to my CV ;o)
For the information/updates. I do hope that the Swedish people have the confidence to vote for change, if that is, of course, what the majority wants! Best of luck Sweden. atb
The dreaded biased CAB strikes again !
Elections have to be positive for BEM .... can't wait another 5 years
Hard demand for Löfven: Put down your foot
Usually conflicting interests - now agreed in criticism of Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and his government. Both Boliden AB and IF Metall as unions are now attacking the government for how it handled the situation. At the same time, the state's great way of proceeding - driven by a reluctant judicial chancellor - is lifted against Girja's cohabitation to the Supreme Court.
After five major mining projects, all five mining projects have been decided by the government. Two of them are Kallak outside Jokkmokk and Laver outside Älsbyn. Both are also ready for decision over a year but nothing happens.
Marie Nilsson, federal chairman IF Metall, is critical of the fact that the government did not set foot.
Can't get the rest without paying a sub - but you get the drift - we're not the only ones and the unions are p*ssed off as well...
I think you 'expressed' yourself most eloquently!
Exactly... the makeup of the government will be apparent...
at least we will have the excitement of exit polls to maybe give a us a boost.
It’s no different in the UK if forming a coalition, which is obviously very common in Sweden... They were never going to form a government immediately. However, we will know the outcome...