Good morning, Europe. A Sunday First Dig with a close Swedish election to watch and a useful EU comparison tool for the next household or tech purchase.
Reuters morning read: Swedes vote today in a tight parliamentary election. Reuters reports that the centre-left opposition held a narrow polling lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing bloc, which has pledged to bring the Sweden Democrats into government if it wins. The result could shift Sweden's government and carry a wider signal for European party politics.
Read more: Reuters: Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
Useful this morning: Before buying a phone, tablet, appliance, or other energy-labelled product in the EU, try the European Commission's EPREL database. You can compare registered models and check details beyond the shop label; newer product groups may also include repairability, spare-parts, and support information. The QR code on an EU energy label should take you to the model's record.
Read more: European Commission: EPREL product database
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