Omvärldens analyser

“The party’s defeat reflects a feeling not only that Mr. Persson has become complacent in office, but also that Sweden’s celebrated social welfare model, with its high tax rate and generous benefits, has encouraged too many people to stay out of work for too long.”
- The New York Times

“The loss for the Social Democrats, who have held office since 1994, represents a big political shift for Sweden”
- The Guardian