VOICED: Sweden's ruling coalition loses majority as far-right surges

The Sweden Democrats secured nearly 6% of the vote in the recent election, entering Parliament for the first time and disrupting the ruling center-right coalition's majority. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, now three seats short of a majority, seeks support from the Greens, who won over 7% of the vote. Meanwhile, the Social Democrats, led by Mona Sahlin, suffered their worst result since 1914, garnering around 30% of the vote. The election results have sparked mixed reactions, with the Sweden Democrats' anti-immigrant stance likely to bring Swedish identity issues to the forefront.

What percentage of the vote did the Sweden Democrats secure in the recent election?

What challenge does Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt face after the election?

How did the Social Democrats perform in the election compared to previous years?

What was the reaction of the public towards the rise of the far-right party in Sweden?

What are the implications of the Sweden Democrats' anti-immigrant views on Swedish identity?