Warfronts

Sweden's Government Won its War with Gangs. Voters Punished Them For It

Published: September 22, 2026

Duration: 28:09

Sweden transformed from one of Europe's safest nations to its gun murder capital by 2022, with gang violence and child recruitment surging. Prime Minister Kristersson's tough crackdown dramatically reduced shootings, but voters prioritised economic concerns and unemployment over security gains, ousting his government despite the remarkable progress against organised crime.

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