Swedish far-right wins first seats in parliament
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The 20 seat win for the Sweden Democrats shocked many voters says the BBC, since the party is known for far-right political views.
The previously majority ruling party Social Democrats failed to get enough votes, but said it would not form a coalition with any far-right party. Instead Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt stated he's looking for support from the opposition Green party.
The seats won by the Sweden Democrats is claimed to be won by it's campaign based on anti immigration.
"The party appears to have tapped into voter dissatisfaction over immigration, says our correspondent, with the result undermining the image of Sweden as a tolerant and open-minded country.
* Founded in 1988; led by Jimmie Akesson
* Describes itself as a nationalist movement
* Wants to curtail immigration; says Islam is un-Swedish
* Denies allegations of racism
* Strong support base in southern Sweden"-BBC
The previously majority ruling party Social Democrats failed to get enough votes, but said it would not form a coalition with any far-right party. Instead Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt stated he's looking for support from the opposition Green party.
The seats won by the Sweden Democrats is claimed to be won by it's campaign based on anti immigration.
"The party appears to have tapped into voter dissatisfaction over immigration, says our correspondent, with the result undermining the image of Sweden as a tolerant and open-minded country.
* Founded in 1988; led by Jimmie Akesson
* Describes itself as a nationalist movement
* Wants to curtail immigration; says Islam is un-Swedish
* Denies allegations of racism
* Strong support base in southern Sweden"-BBC
