

Sweden
Sweden is a parliamentary monarchy with free and fair elections and a strong multiparty system. Civil liberties and political rights are legally guaranteed and respected in practice, and the rule of law prevails. Recent challenges include increases in violent crime and reported hate crimes.

Freedom in the World — Sweden Country Report
Sweden is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
News & Perspectives on Sweden
Freedom of the Press 2015: Harsh Laws and Violence Drive Global Decline
Press release
April 28, 2015