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Sweden's Prime Minister and leader of the Moderate party Fredrik Reinfeldt (back, L) leaves the room after delivering a speech to the press a day after the elections in Stockholm on September 20, 2010. Sweden's political future was unclear on September 20 after elections sent the far-right to parliament for the first time and deprived the ruling coalition of an outright majority by just three seats. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt immediately ruled out a tie-up with the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats, but the future make-up of his government remained foggy.

Sweden's Prime Minister and leader of the Moderate party Fredrik Reinfeldt talks to the press a day after the elections in Stockholm on September 20, 2010. Sweden's political future was unclear on September 20 after elections sent the far-right to parliament for the first time and deprived the ruling coalition of an outright majority by just three seats. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt immediately ruled out a tie-up with the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats, but the future make-up of his government remained foggy.

Sweden's Prime Minister and leader of the Moderate party Fredrik Reinfeldt talks to the press a day after the elections in Stockholm on September 20, 2010. Sweden's political future was unclear on September 20 after elections sent the far-right to parliament for the first time and deprived the ruling coalition of an outright majority by just three seats. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt immediately ruled out a tie-up with the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats, but the future make-up of his government remained foggy.

Sweden's Prime Minister and leader of the Moderate party Fredrik Reinfeldt talks to the press a day after the elections in Stockholm on September 20, 2010. Sweden's political future was unclear on September 20 after elections sent the far-right to parliament for the first time and deprived the ruling coalition of an outright majority by just three seats. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt immediately ruled out a tie-up with the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats, but the future make-up of his government remained foggy.

Sweden's Prime Minister and leader of the Moderate party Fredrik Reinfeldt talks to the press a day after the elections in Stockholm on September 20, 2010. Sweden's political future was unclear on September 20 after elections sent the far-right to parliament for the first time and deprived the ruling coalition of an outright majority by just three seats. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt immediately ruled out a tie-up with the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats, but the future make-up of his government remained foggy.

Sweden's Prime Minister and leader of the Moderate party Fredrik Reinfeldt talks to the press a day after the elections in Stockholm on September 20, 2010. Sweden's political future was unclear on September 20 after elections sent the far-right to parliament for the first time and deprived the ruling coalition of an outright majority by just three seats. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt immediately ruled out a tie-up with the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats, but the future make-up of his government remained foggy.

Sweden's Prime Minister and leader of the Moderate party Fredrik Reinfeldt talks to the press a day after the elections in Stockholm on September 20, 2010. Sweden's political future was unclear on September 20 after elections sent the far-right to parliament for the first time and deprived the ruling coalition of an outright majority by just three seats. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt immediately ruled out a tie-up with the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats, but the future make-up of his government remained foggy.

Sweden's leftwing coalition Prime minister candidate and leader of the Social democrats Mona Sahlin speaks during a rally in Stockholm, on September 18, 2010. Sweden's leftwing opposition is narrowing in on the government's lead, while the far-right still seems set to enter parliament, several polls showed today, a day before general elections.

Sweden's leftwing coalition Prime minister candidate and leader of the Social democrats Mona Sahlin (L) speaks during a rally in Stockholm, on September 18, 2010, flanked by coallition partners, leader of the Left party, Lars Ohly, (2nd R) and the two leaders of the Green party Maria Wetterstrand (R) and Peter Eriksson (2nd-L). Sweden's leftwing opposition is narrowing in on the government's lead, while the far-right still seems set to enter parliament, several polls showed today, a day before general elections.

Sweden's Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (L) distributes flowers to prospective voters in central Stockholm, September 19, 2010. Polls opened in Sweden's legislative elections with surveys hinting voters will re-elect the centre-right government and allow the far-right into parliament for the first time.

The leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition Mona Sahlin takes part in the Socialist International meeting at the OECD headquarters in Paris on November 15, 2010. Sahlin, the leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition that lost recent parliamentary elections, announced on November 14 she has quit as head of her Social Democrat party.

Sweden's Emil Joensson (L) helps Swizerland's Dario Cologna (R) to put on his yellow shirt after the Men Free Sprint at the cross country FIS world cup on December 12, 2010 in Davos. Sweden's Emil Joensson won ahead of Russia's Alexei Petukhov, second, and Switzerland's Dario Cologna third.

Sweden's leftwing coalition Prime minister candidate and leader of the Social democrats Mona Sahlin (2nd L) speaks during a rally in Stockholm, on September 18, 2010, flanked by coallition partners, leader of the Left party, Lars Ohly, (2nd R) and the two leaders of the Green party Maria Wetterstrand (R) and Peter Eriksson (L). Sweden's leftwing opposition is narrowing in on the government's lead, while the far-right still seems set to enter parliament, several polls showed today, a day before general elections.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (L) and her husband Prince Daniel (R) pose as they visite Bernadotte museum on September 28, 2010 in Pau, southwestern France during their official visit to France. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (R) and her husband Prince Daniel (C) arrive on September 28, 2010 for a meeting with Mayor of Pau Martine Lignieres-Cassou (not on the picture) at the Pau town hall, southwestern France during their official visit to France. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Sweden's Emil Joensson (R) competes with Russia's Michail Devjatiarov (L), Sweden's Marcus Hellner (C-back) and Italia's David Hofer (L) during the Men's Free Sprint at the cross country FIS World Cup in Davos on December 12, 2010. Joensson won ahead of second-placed Russia's Alexei Petukhov and third-placed Switzerland's Dario Cologna.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (R) and her husband Prince Daniel (L) pose as during their official visit to France at the Pau town hall, southwestern France, on September 28, 2010. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Sweden's Queen Silvia listens while Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf addresses the opening of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm on October 05, 2010. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt presented his new government to parliament on October 5, 2010, confirming he would govern with the minority his coalition was handed after the September 19 vote.

The leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition Mona Sahlin takes part in the Socialist International meeting at the OECD headquarters in Paris on November 15, 2010. Sahlin, the leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition that lost recent parliamentary elections, announced on November 14 she has quit as head of her Social Democrat party.

The leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition Mona Sahlin takes part in the Socialist International meeting at the the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OECD) headquarters in Paris on November 15, 2010. Sahlin, the leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition that lost recent parliamentary elections, announced on November 14 she has quit as head of her Social Democrat party.

The leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition Mona Sahlin (R) takes part in the Socialist International meeting at the OECD headquarters in Paris on November 15, 2010. Sahlin, the leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition that lost recent parliamentary elections, announced on November 14 she has quit as head of her Social Democrat party.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (R) shakes hand with the Mayor of Pau Martine Lignieres-Cassou (L) during her official visit in Pau, southwestern France, on September 28, 2010. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (L) and her husband Prince Daniel (R) wave to the crowd as they visit Bernadotte museum on September 28, 2010 in Pau, southwestern France during their official visit to France. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

The leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition Mona Sahlin (R) takes part in the Socialist International meeting at the OECD headquarters in Paris on November 15, 2010. Sahlin, the leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition that lost recent parliamentary elections, announced on November 14 she has quit as head of her Social Democrat party.

The leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition Mona Sahlin takes part in the Socialist International meeting at the the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OECD) headquarters in Paris on November 15, 2010. Sahlin, the leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition that lost recent parliamentary elections, announced on November 14 she has quit as head of her Social Democrat party.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (C) and her husband Prince Daniel (L) listen to Mayor of Pau Martine Lignieres-Cassou (R) during their official visit to France at the Pau town hall, southwestern France, on September 28, 2010. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (L) and her husband Prince Daniel (R) wave to the crowd as they visite Bernadotte museum on September 28, 2010 in Pau, southwestern France during their official visit to France. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (R) waves to the crowd during her official visit to France at the Pau town hall, southwestern France, on September 28, 2010. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Filippa (C), wife of Sweden's Prime minister and leader of the Moderate party Fredrik Reinfeldt is surrounded by his bodyguards while listening to her husband addressing party workers and activists after the election result was announced in Stockholm, on September 19, 2010. Sweden's ruling centre-right coalition came in first in Sunday's election but fell short of a majority, near final results showed, as the far-right was seen entering a key position in a hung parliament.

Sweden ambassador in France Gunnar Lund (R) delivers a speech after Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (L) and her husband Prince Daniel (C) arrived for a reception at the Swedish Institute in Paris during a four-day official visit in France, on September 26, 2010.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (C) and her husband Prince Daniel (L) listen to Mayor of Pau Martine Lignieres-Cassou (R) during their official visit to France at the Pau town hall, southwestern France, on September 28, 2010. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (R) and her husband Prince Daniel (L) wave to the crowd as they visite Bernadotte museum on September 28, 2010 in Pau, southwestern France during their official visit to France. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (L) and her husband Prince Daniel (R) pose as they visite Bernadotte museum on September 28, 2010 in Pau, southwestern France during their official visit to France. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel (R) visit the Castle of France's Henri IV, during their visit in Pau, Southwestern France, as part of an official visit to France September 28, 2010. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (L) and her husband Prince Daniel (R) wave to the crowd as they visite Bernadotte museum on September 28, 2010 in Pau, southwestern France during their official visit to France. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (R) and her husband Prince Daniel (C) arrive on September 28, 2010 for a meeting with Mayor of Pau Martine Lignieres-Cassou (not on the picture) at the Pau town hall, southwestern France during their official visit to France. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel (C) visit the Castle of France's Henri IV, during their visit in Pau, Southwestern France, as part of an official visit to France September 28, 2010. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel (C) visit the Castle of France's Henri IV, during their visit in Pau, Southwestern France, as part of an official visit to France September 28, 2010. Princess Victoria's ancestor, French General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, born in Pau, became King of Sweden in 1818.

The leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition Mona Sahlin (R) takes part in the Socialist International meeting at the the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OECD) headquarters in Paris on November 15, 2010. Sahlin, the leader of Sweden's left-wing opposition that lost recent parliamentary elections, announced on November 14 she has quit as head of her Social Democrat party.

Sweden's Queen Silvia listens while Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf addresses the opening of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm on October 05, 2010. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt presented his new government to parliament on October 5, 2010, confirming he would govern with the minority his coalition was handed after the September 19 vote.

Sweden's goalkeeper Patrik Jansson and Karl-Johan Nilsson celebrate after winning 2-3 against Switzerland during their World Floorball Championship 2010 semi-final match in Helsinki on December 10, 2010. Sweden faces hosts Finland in the final played in Helsinki on December 11.

Police stand outside Swedens parliament on October 1, 2010. Swedish intelligence agency Saepo warned on Friday that the threat of 'terrorism targeting Sweden' had increased and that it had raised the threat level from 'low to elevated.' Saepo said its decision to raise the threat level was based on a report by Sweden's National Centre for Terrorist Threat Assessment (NCT), which based its findings on what appeared to be 'a shift in activities among certain groups in Sweden, judged to be targeted at Sweden.'

Police stand outside Swedens parliament on October 1, 2010. Swedish intelligence agency Saepo warned on Friday that the threat of 'terrorism targeting Sweden' had increased and that it had raised the threat level from 'low to elevated.' Saepo said its decision to raise the threat level was based on a report by Sweden's National Centre for Terrorist Threat Assessment (NCT), which based its findings on what appeared to be 'a shift in activities among certain groups in Sweden, judged to be targeted at Sweden.'

Far-right Sweden Democrates party leader Jimmie Akesson (R) talks during his campaign for the general election next to riot policemen, in Stockholm on September 16, 2010. Akesson had to be protected by police after anti-racism organisations tried to stop him from holding his campain speach. Sweden's general elections on September 19 look set to be a cliffhanger, with polls hinting voters will re-elect a rightwing government for the first time in nearly a century, as the far-right makes its debut in parliament and could be handed the role of kingmaker.

The leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats Jimmie Aakesson hangs a scroll with their party's priorities on the door of the Parliament in Stockholm, on September 18, 2010. Sweden's far-right is set to make history after September 19 general elections by entering parliament for the first time and could even play kingmaker in a narrowly split ballot, according to forecasts.

Sweden's Prime Minister and leader of the Moderate party Fredrik Reinfeldt walks onto stage to greet supporters following the election results announced in Stockholm, September 19, 2010. Sweden was reeling today after the far-right entered parliament for the first time in elections which saw the ruling centre-right coalition fall short of an outright majority.

Sweden's Prime minister and leader of the Moderate party Fredrik Reinfeldt talks to the press a day after the elections, in Stockholm on September 20, 2010. Sweden's political future was unclear Monday after elections sent the far-right to parliament for the first time and deprived the ruling coalition of an outright majority by just three seats.

Princess Madeleine of Sweden arrives for the wedding of former Prince Nicolas of Greece and Tatiana Blatnik at the island of Spetses on August 25, 2010. Bluebloods from Denmark, Spain and Sweden attend the marriage ceremony of 40-year-old former Prince Nicholas to Tatiana Blatnik, a 29-year-old event planner for fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg.

The leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats Jimmie Aakesson speaks to media after hanging a scroll with his party's priorities on the door of the Parliament in Stockholm, on September 18, 2010. Sweden's far-right is set to make history after September 19 general elections by entering parliament for the first time and could even play kingmaker in a narrowly split ballot, according to forecasts.

Sweden's Karj-Johan Nilsson (L), Jimmy Lindblom (2ndL), goalkeeper Patrik Jansson (R) and Mathias Larsson (front R) celebrate after winning 2-3 against Switzerland during their World Floorball Championship 2010 semi-final match in Helsinki on December 10, 2010. Sweden faces hosts Finland in the final played in Helsinki on December 11.