Sweden Election Results
In a pre-election pledge, Kristersson broke a longstanding taboo and said he would bring into government the Sweden Democrats, a far-right party, as he aims to create a majority-right coalition.Reported by 5 of 13 outlets; wording from The Straits Times.
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Sweden’s centre-left opposition bloc has held a narrow lead as the far-right party saw its support slip, with about 95 percent of the districts counted.
Left-leaning parties that back the Social Democrats' leader Magdalena Andersson were projected to win 176 seats in the 349-seat parliament while Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's bloc was seen winning 173 seats, the election authority said.
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Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his ruling right-wing bloc was narrowly defeated by the centre-left opposition in the country's general election.
The election result sets the stage for a change of government, with Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson expected to make a comeback as prime minister after four years in opposition.
Analysis
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Parliament can vote on a new prime minister on Sept. 29, at the earliest.
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How it changed
- 11 Sep
Kristersson has led Sweden since 2022 with a three-party center-right coalition.
- 12 Sep
The ruling centre-right minority coalition relies on outside support from the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, a party that has steadily come into the mainstream and is now polling at 19 per cent.
- 13 Sep
Critics say his government's agenda is undermining civil liberties while forcing immigrants to conform more closely to Swedish cultural norms or leave the country, urged on by both inducements and penalties.
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- 14 Sep
Left-leaning parties that back the Social Democrats' leader Magdalena Andersson were projected to win 176 seats in the 349-seat parliament while Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's bloc was seen winning 173 seats, the election authority said.
- 16 Sep
Many voters on the right say a win would amount to an endorsement of policies that have helped to curb gang violence and cut immigration dramatically.
- 17 Sep
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his ruling right-wing bloc was narrowly defeated by the centre-left opposition in the country's general election.
- 18 Sep
Andersson is expected to seek the support of three other left-wing parties: the Greens, the Centre Party and the Left Party.
Coverage 24 articles
18 Sep Sweden’s left-wing opposition leader begins efforts to form government
Al Jazeera
18 Sep Geoff Russ: Sweden’s left does U-turn on immigration, wins government
National Post
17 Sep Sweden's PM resigns after losing general election to centre-left opposition
Daily Mail
17 Sep Sweden’s PM resigns after centre-left bloc wins slim majority in election
The Guardian
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17 Sep Sweden swings back left, bucking a far right march in Europe
The Straits Times
17 Sep Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win
Al Jazeera
17 Sep Sweden’s PM Kristersson resigns after left-wing wins slim majority in election
South China Morning Post
17 Sep Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
BBC
17 Sep Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigns after election loss
The Independent17 Sep ANALYSIS-The night Sweden's far-right stopped winning
The Straits Times
16 Sep Sweden voted against more power for the far right – but are centrists listening?
The Guardian16 Sep Sweden's centre-left opposition maintains election lead as count nears end
The Straits Times15 Sep Mapped: Sweden’s right and left blocs neck-and-neck in critical general election
The Independent
15 Sep Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground
Al Jazeera- 14 Sep Immigrants express relief after Sweden Democrats suffer election setback
The Straits Times 
14 Sep Swedish Left projected for narrow victory in national elections, but pathway to governing coalition unclear
Washington Examiner
14 Sep Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
CBS News
14 Sep Sweden's center left looks set to win in tight election race
Semafor
14 Sep Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call
BBC- 14 Sep Preliminary results suggest a 3-seat majority for opposition as tight Swedish election ends
CBC 
13 Sep Sweden votes over immigration as right-wing bloc gains traction
South China Morning Post
13 Sep Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
The Hindu
12 Sep Sweden faces prospect of far right at heart of government – a week after AfD’s victory in Germany
The Independent11 Sep Sweden, NATO’s newest member, is holding an election. Here’s what is at stake
The Independent
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