Sweden’s eco-socialist left-wing party
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after preliminary results showed the centre-left bloc led by Magdalena Andersson winning 176 of 349 seats, against 173 for Kristersson's right‑wing bloc. The Sweden Democrats lost support for the first time since 2010. Andersson is beginning talks with centre-left partners to try to form a government as final counts are completed.
Sweden’s centre‑left bloc has secured a three‑seat majority in the Riksdag after the Sept. 18–20 vote, giving Magdalena Andersson the lead to form a government. The Social Democrats and allied Centre, Left and Green parties have 176 seats to the right‑wing bloc’s 173, a margin of about 50,359 votes. Andersson has invited partners to talks; Kristersson has resigned.
Sweden’s left-wing opposition has won 176 seats, giving it a razor-thin majority to form a government after the election. Prime Minister Kristersson has resigned, and Magdalena Andersson is tasked with exploring coalition options with other left-leaning parties. The speaker will oversee the next steps; talks are expected to shape a fragile path forward.