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Ulf Kristersson seeks second term as Sweden prepares for parliamentary election

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is seeking a second term in this Sunday's parliamentary election to "make Sweden great again." The election pits a center-right coalition led by Kristersson against a center-left bloc led by the Social Democrats. A key factor in the race is the potential for the Sweden Democrats, a right-wing populist party with neo-Nazi roots, to enter government for the first time. Kristersson has promised the party ministerial posts if the right-wing bloc wins. National polls show a narrowing gap between the two main blocs, with the center-left coalition currently leading by a few percentage points. Migration and crime are central issues for voters. While the right-wing parties prioritize punishment and deterrence, the center-left parties emphasize socioeconomic causes and rehabilitation. In the city of Malmo, the debate over integration and the immigration system remains prominent. The Swedish government has recently adjusted work permit salary thresholds and reformed policies regarding teenagers who grew up in the country but were ordered to leave while their parents remained. Young voters are showing increased engagement, with many using social media to follow party accounts and stay informed on issues like healthcare, unemployment, and the Palestine issue.

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