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Sweden's left-wing opposition wins slim majority in country's national election

Leader of the opposition and the Swedish Social Democratic Party Magdalena Andersson speaks as the general election's voting results are released in Stockholm, Sweden, September 13, 2026.
Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson pictured on election night in Stockholm, on September 13, 2026. © Denis Balibouse, Reuters

Sweden's left-wing opposition won a narrow majority in the country's general election after the vote count ended Thursday, but faces laborious negotiations to form a government. The incumbent prime minister, conservative Ulf Kristersson, announced his resignation.

Sweden’s left-leaning opposition won a narrow majority in the country’s national election, a complete vote count showed Thursday.

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