Sweden's center-left opposition bloc won the country's general election on September 15, 2026, by a narrow margin after days of vote counting, according to official projections by September 17. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned, and the winning bloc now faces protracted negotiations to form a new government.
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Sweden’s Social Democrat-led bloc are set to win Sunday’s tight general election after days of limbo, state broadcaster SVT projected.
The center-left opposition won the Swedish elections by a very slim margin, the public broadcaster reported after 99% of the votes were counted. Thorny negotiations await the bloc even if the result is confirmed.
🔴 CONSENSUS REPORT: Sweden's center-left bloc set to win election, STV reports Multiple outlets reporting: • Deutsche Welle: "Thorny negotiations await the bloc even if the result is confirmed." — Link • France 24: "FRANCE 24's Paul Rhys reports." — Link #TechBluesky #Thorny #Bloc Confirmed by Deutsche Welle, France 24
Sweden’s center-left opposition bloc won Sunday’s tight general election by a narrow margin after days of limbo, and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned.
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.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned, allowing the speaker of parliament to begin formal talks with party leaders.