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Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?
Sweden's political landscape shows a growing gender gap ahead of the September general election, with the far-right Sweden Democrats receiving twice as many male supporters as female. The Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, and the Sweden Democrats, led by Jimmie Åkesson, are the top two polling parties. The Sweden Democrats have neo-Nazi roots and focus on tax cuts and public safety, while the Social Democrats prioritize education and healthcare.
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