Compatriots Win Seats in Sweden’s Elections
7 October, 2026
General elections for the Riksdag—the country's legislative body—as well as 21 regional and 290 municipal councils were held in the Kingdom of Sweden.
Following the latest general election, Six Azerbaijanis representing various leading political parties in Sweden were elected to these respective bodies and obtained mandates.
Aylin Nouri, a member of the Swedish Social Democratic Workers’ Party and the party’s official spokesperson on transport policy, was elected as a Member of the Swedish Parliament. Aida Karimli, a member of the Centre Party, was elected to the Västra Götaland Regional Council and became a substitute member of the Swedish Parliament. Additionally, Turan Aliyev, representing the Centre Party, was elected to the Partille Municipal Council. Aytaj Guliyeva, head of the Green Party’s Haninge branch, was elected to the Haninge Municipal Council, as well as Conservative Party members Aygun Alakbarova and Rihad Alakbarov to the Älvkarleby Municipal Council and the Gävle Municipal Council.
The participation of Azerbaijani compatriots in various political parties in Sweden and their representation in elected bodies at different levels have been regarded as a reflection of their active involvement in the country’s socio-political life.
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