Elections in Sweden: Fear on the Far Right

With forecasts for the collection of at least 20% of the vote, Swedish Democrats will most likely be catalyzed in second place, while neither the ruling Social Democrats nor the main centre-right party are expected to secure a clear majority.

Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has accused the nationalist DS of extremism and insists that the vote for it would be dangerous.

The Swedish, however, few have been convinced by his words, and this, polls clearly testify. As expected, immigration has posed the main issue of the campaign. The Swedish Democrats, long linked to neonasists and other extreme right groups, have entered parliament for the first time in 2010, doubled it there in 2014 and this time, are expected to double again.

But in the meantime they have tried to change their image somewhat, starting with logo: From the burning torch, similar to that of the British National Front to a blue - yellow margarite flower, the colors of the Swedish flag.

Traditionally, more men have turned to working class men, but now they are also seeking to attract women and voters with higher incomes.

What concerns the Swedes? The country's economy is on the rise, but many electors there are convinced that social services, housing and health care sector are under tremendous pressure from the wave of migrants arrived during the huge refugee crisis in 2015.