paroolSep 13, 2026, 19:00

Forecast: Left-wing opposition bloc wins Swedish election

The left-wing opposition bloc holds a narrow projected majority in the Swedish general election with 176 seats against the right-wing's 173. Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has signaled her intent to lead, while incumbent Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson maintains that the outcome is not yet final.

According to projections from Swedish broadcaster SVT, the left-wing opposition bloc has secured a narrow victory in the Swedish general election. With over 90 percent of the votes counted as of early Monday morning, the left-wing coalition is expected to take 176 seats, narrowly surpassing the 173 seats projected for the incumbent right-wing bloc. This result puts the left-wing alliance on track to reach a majority in parliament, potentially ending the tenure of the current minority government supported by the Sweden Democrats.

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has expressed her readiness to form a new government should the lead hold. Meanwhile, outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has urged caution, noting that the final results are still pending and the official outcome for the leadership of the country remains uncertain. The election results reflect a closely divided political landscape in Sweden, as both major blocs await the final verification of the remaining ballots to determine the composition of the next government.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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