Sweden's parliament speaker on Friday tasked opposition leader Magdalena Andersson with forming a government after an election gave the left-wing bloc a narrow majority, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks. Andersson, a former prime minister, must bridge deep differences between four parties, with the centre party ruling out a government that includes the left in cabinet.
Sweden's parliament speaker said Friday that following post-election consultations with party leaders he had tasked opposition chief Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats with forming a government.