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Last update: 27 minutes agoSweden Politics: Sweden’s far-right leader Jimmie Åkesson kicked off the final stretch of the election campaign in Solvesborg, arguing the Sweden Democrats “need four more years” on immigration and crime as polls still show the opposition Social Democrats ahead by about six points ahead of the Sept 13 vote. Economy: Sweden’s GDP grew 1.6% in Q2 2026 versus the previous quarter, and 3.3% year-on-year, with household consumption and investment both rising; consumer confidence also improved for a fourth month. Defense & Security: Sweden is moving to deploy Gripen fighter jets and naval ships to help guard Finland’s border with Russia, as tensions and hybrid-threat concerns keep shaping Nordic security planning. Immigration & Law: Sweden’s expanded sex-work law is hitting some creators hard, with critics saying it harms those it aims to protect, after a major income drop for at least one Swedish-based adult content worker. Public Safety: Sweden is also ramping up measures after a deadly school sword attack, with police charging a suspect and authorities pushing prevention steps. International: Belgium blocked another EU push to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, keeping the dispute over legal and financial risks alive.
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