Why the Swedes are feeling grumpy

MATTHEW LYNN

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One of the fastest-growing developed economies in the world. Plenty of jobs. Generous welfare and a ...

One of the fastest-growing developed economies in the world. Plenty of jobs. Generous welfare and a stable currency.What's not to like about Sweden? Quite a bit - at least according to the Swedes. As the country of 9 million people prepares for a general election on 17 September, there is a good chance the most consistently left of centre of European nations will take a rare step towards the right. The four-party opposition spearheaded by the Moderate Party had a lead in recent polls ranging from 3.5 percentage points to 11.5 points over the governing coalition led by the Social Democrats....

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