STOCKHOLM—Sweden went to the polls Sunday in a general election that is expected to be one of the most unpredictable and thrilling races in the Scandinavian country for decades amid heated debate on immigration. Sunday’s election will be Sweden’s first since the government in 2015 allowed 163,000 migrants into the country of 10 million. Voters in Sweden appear to be split in an unpredictable general election that may turn into one of the most thrilling races in the Scandinavian country's history for decades amid heated debate on immigration. With a steady rise in popularity of the Sweden Democrats, immigration has become the hot topic of the election. During a heated debate Friday evening of party leaders, Akesson caused a stir by blaming migrants for the difficulties they often have in finding employment.

Source: thestar September 09, 2018 14:15 UTC