Far-right eyes power as Sweden votes
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Voting is underway in Sweden in a high-stakes election. The far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) could enter government for the first time.
The campaign was unusually heated. Leaders traded personal attacks. False information spread. Ads inspired by Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement appeared.
The Guardian's Europe reporter Jakub Krupa asked voters in Stockholm what they hope for. One voter said: "I hope for a decent period in politics."