Sweden is holding a general election that has entered its final stretch, with campaigning described as tight ahead of polling day, according to Orange Actualités. Mediapart reports that the vote is taking place in a country where the far right holds significant influence over the political landscape.
The election's stakes and leading contenders have drawn wide coverage, with ouest-france.fr publishing a guide covering the date, the key issues and the favourites in the race. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is fighting for another term, and Le Point reports that a strong record in office has not translated into an easy election for him.
Beyond the contest for power, Yahoo Actualités reports that healthcare has become a central theme of the Swedish campaign, with parties making major promises but offering few straightforward solutions.
Mediapart frames the election as one shaped by the far right's growing role in the country, a theme running through coverage of the closing days of the campaign.
The result will determine who forms Sweden's next government and how much sway the far right ultimately holds over it.
