Pontus Mattsson

Following the 2014 general election, political turmoil and a government crisis ensue. When the Sweden Democrats—the third-largest party—vote in favor of the Alliance’s budget proposal, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven calls for a snap election. SVT political reporter Pontus Mattsson follows ministers, opposition politicians, and ordinary party members from election night through to the announcement between Christmas and New Year’s that the snap election has been cancelled.

What is life like for Sweden's leading politicians during the election campaign? SVT political reporter Pontus Mattsson follows the leaders of the three blocs—Stefan Löfven, Ulf Kristersson, and Jimmie Åkesson—behind the scenes of the 2018 election campaign.