PERSPECTIVE DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS NORMALISING THE PARIAH The Sweden Democrats Path from Isolation to Government Ann-Cathrine Jungar December 2022 Within a decade, the Sweden Democrats have fundamentally transformed the Swedish politi­cal landscape when it comes to party competition, government formation as well as political debate and decision-making. The isolationist strategy towards the Sweden Democrats, came to an end in 2022. The mainstream parties have gradually accepted as well as adopted the radical right-wing party’s discourse, particularly on migration, integration and law and order. It remains to be seen in what ways Sweden, that has been internationally recognised as a modern, tolerant and progres­sive state with regards to migra­tion, multiculturalism, interna­tionalism, gender equality, LGBTQ-­rights, the environ­­ment and climate, will change with this conservative turn.