Sweden’s immigrants turning their backs on country’s mainstream political parties People with immigrant backgrounds voting for alternative political options in hope of being represented

(Anadolu) In Malmo, one of the most diverse cities in Sweden, there was a long line of people waiting to vote at the polling station in Rosengard district.

The Social Democrats have mostly ruled the city since 1919, and according to this year’s election count, they have held onto it, keeping all 20 of the seats they won in the city council back in 2018.

The big surprise in Malmo, however, was the success of the new party Nyans, which is set to become the second largest party after the Social Democrats in several immigrant electoral districts.

The party collected 30.9% of the vote in Rosengard, just behind the Social Democrats with 38.3%.

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