Emma Lofgren

Sweden Democrats call on government to pardon people convicted of defamation after warning about paedophiles – and southern Sweden imposes extreme water-saving measures after pipe burst. Here's the latest news.

Residents of Malmö and several other municipalities in southern Sweden have been urged to urgently save water – including being asked to forgo showers and doing the dishes.

If you're in the area of Stockholm or Gotland on September and suddenly get a loud emergency alert to your phone on September 7th – don't worry, it's just a test.

Stricter rules on deportation for foreigners who commit crimes are coming into force – and election day is here. Let's take a look at what changes in Sweden in September 2026.

Early voting opens in Sweden as polls suggest right-wing bloc is gaining ground – 18 days before the election. Here's the latest news.

Sweden summons Russian ambassador following 'devastating' German drone sabotage plot

Master's student Deepshikha Monga is one of thousands of foreign-born voters ready to cast their ballot for the first time in Sweden's local and regional elections. She tells The Local about the issues that matter to her, and what she wants native Swedish voters to know about immigrant life.

The Local's journalists will be live between 12 and 1pm Monday-Friday to answer your questions about the Swedish election. Post your questions now and we'll try to answer as many as we can.

With less than a week to go until Election Day in Sweden, follow The Local's blog to help you navigate the world of Swedish politics.

Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell is considering a second chance for deported Brexit Brits – three years after The Local brought the issue to the government's attention.