Key facts
- A Novus poll conducted August 24-30 shows the ruling coalition with 47.7% support, down from a previous poll.
- The center-left opposition bloc has 50.3% support, narrowing the gap to 2.6 percentage points.
- The Liberal Party, a member of the ruling coalition, polled 3.3%, close to the 4% threshold for parliamentary seats.
- The election on September 13 focuses on welfare, cost of living, security, immigration, and energy.
Sweden's ruling right-wing coalition has significantly closed the gap with the center-left opposition ahead of the September 13 parliamentary election, according to a new opinion poll. The survey by Novus for TV4 shows the center-left bloc with 50.3% support, while the ruling coalition garnered 47.7%, a narrow 2.6 percentage point difference. This marks the smallest divide seen in any voter survey this year, indicating a potentially close election. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is seeking re-election against Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson. Previously, the center-left held a substantial lead, considered difficult to overcome. The election's key issues include the welfare state, cost of living, security, immigration, and energy supply. However, divisions within the center-left over potential coalition partners could lead to lengthy negotiations or a minority government if they win. The Liberal Party, part of the ruling coalition, saw its support rise to 3.3%, nearing the 4% threshold required for parliamentary seats, a boost for the government.