Sweden Election Remains Too Close to Call as Centre-Left Holds Narrow Lead
Sweden faces political uncertainty after an exceptionally tight national election. Preliminary results give Magdalena Andersson’s centre-left opposition a narrow lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing coalition. With late and overseas ballots still to be counted, neither side is declaring victory and the final outcome may take several days.
The election could determine Sweden’s direction on immigration, welfare, taxation and crime policy. It also carries wider European significance after the Sweden Democrats lost support while far-right parties have been gaining ground elsewhere in Europe.
Remaining early and overseas ballots are expected to be counted from Wednesday. Even after the final result, forming a government could take considerably longer because parties within the centre-left bloc disagree on taxation, economic policy and potential coalition arrangements.
Sep 13: Sweden holds national election
Election night: Centre-left initially projected just one seat ahead
Sep 14: Updated preliminary count gives centre-left 176 seats versus 173 for Kristersson’s bloc
Sep 16 onward: Late and overseas ballots counted
Next: Final result followed by coalition negotiations.
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