Swedish opposition holds big lead ahead of September vote, poll shows

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A recent opinion poll shows Sweden's centre-left opposition holding a 10 percentage point lead over the ruling right-wing coalition ahead of the September 13 election, making a change of government likely. The survey conducted by Verian polling firm found that the opposition has the backing of 53.9% of voters, estimated to give them 196 seats in parliament, compared to 43.9% and 153 seats for the current coalition government led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The poll also shows Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson as likely to become prime minister again after four years in opposition. According to the poll, a "miracle" would be needed to prevent defeat for Kristersson's coalition.
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Ahead of a September 13 election, the Swedish opposition holds a significant lead over the ruling right-wing coalition. A poll conducted by Verian for public broadcaster SVT shows that the centre-left opposition has a 10 percentage point lead and is likely to win, with 53.9% backing from voters. The Social Democrats, led by Magdalena Andersson, would regain power as prime minister, replacing Ulf Kristersson of the Moderates. The poll surveyed 3,000 voters between August 3-16 and suggests that the opposition's lead is so large that it may be impossible for the current government to overcome, with some even calling it a "miracle" if they do. The main issues in the campaign include the cost of living, security, immigration, crime, and energy supply. According to the poll, the opposition would secure 196 seats, while the coalition government would get only 153 seats.

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Sweden GPE · 3× SVT ORG · 2× Kristersson PERSON · 1× Magdalena Andersson PERSON · 1× Moderates ORG · 1× STOCKHOLM GPE · 1× Social Democrats NORP · 1× Swedish NORP · 1× Ulf Kristersson PERSON · 1× Verian NORP · 1×

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The August 3-16 survey of some 3,000 voters showed Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson would likely become prime minister again after four years in opposition, replacing Kristersson of the right-wing Moderates.
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🔮 No government has ever bridged a gap this wide in such a short time, and "only a miracle" could now prevent defeat for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and his four-party coalition, SVT reported on Tuesday.
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Swedish opposition holds big lead ahead of September vote, poll shows STOCKHOLM, Aug 18 - asserted
poll → hold → vote
Sweden's centre-left opposition holds a 10 percentage point lead over the ruling right-wing coalition ahead of a September 13 election, making a change of government likely, according to an opinion poll conducted on behalf of public broadcaster SVT. uncertain
change → hold → SVT
No government has ever bridged a gap this wide in such a short time, and "only a miracle" could now prevent defeat for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and his four-party coalition, SVT reported on Tuesday. uncertain
SVT → bridge → Tuesday
The August 3-16 survey of some 3,000 voters showed Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson would likely become prime minister again after four years in opposition, replacing Kristersson of the right-wing Moderates. asserted
Andersson → show → Moderates
Sweden's four left-leaning parties had a combined 53.9% backing, estimated to give them 196 seats, while the coalition government stood at 43.9%, or 153 seats, according to the survey conducted by the Verian polling firm. uncertain
government → lean → firm
The campaign has focused on cost of living issues as well as security, immigration, crime and energy supply. asserted
campaign → focus → issues
The Social Democrats maintained their position as Sweden's biggest party with 30.5% support, an increase of 0.2 percentage points in the 2022 election. asserted
Democrats → maintain → election
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