S leader Magdalena Andersson is tasked with trying to form a new government. But how she will put it together is unclear. The Left Party is not backing down from its demand for ministerial posts, while the Centre Party does not even want to sit down for a meeting with V.
Swedish politicsBank tax, baby allowance and cheaper bus passes. This could become a reality if the red-green parties fulfill their election promises. At the same time, several blue election promises on tax cuts could come to nothing.
BusinessPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has submitted his resignation to the Speaker. At the same time, Kristersson says that "right now there is no winner" - and says that he has not called Magdalena Andersson to congratulate her.
Swedish politicsThe red-green opposition wins the election with 176 seats against the Tidö parties' 173 seats, according to the Election Authority's preliminary vote count. The opposition won by 50,359 votes.
Swedish politicsThe votes have been counted and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is resigning. The Swedish people have voted for a new direction for our country, for cohesion and against division, says S leader Magdalena Andersson in an initial comment.
Swedish politicsIt is "very likely" that Birgitta Ohlsson (C) will make it into parliament.
Swedish politicsFormer S leader and Prime Minister Göran Persson does not rule out a special election, but sees it as less likely. Red lines have always existed - that’s where you start, he says of the government negotiations likely to await the current party leader, Magdalena Andersson.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties’ chance of winning a majority is now about one in a thousand, according to mathematician Gustav Karreskog Rehbinder. Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist writes on X that the Tidö parties have "lost their government mandate".
Swedish politicsA red-green governing alliance will require compromises that may disappoint red-green voters. There will be various policy changes that will sting, says political science professor Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson.
SwedenIn parts of the areas around Järvafältet in Stockholm, the Left Party would have an outright majority in the Riksdag. V politician Ilyas Hassan, who has developed a new suburban policy for the party, sees several reasons. The Social Democrats are passé here, he says.
Swedish politicsThe Left Party will be in government to support Magdalena Andersson (S) as prime minister, and the Center Party must choose a side, according to Ida Gabrielsson (V), deputy party leader.
Swedish politicsTwo-thirds of Liberal voters made up their minds in the last week before the election, or on election day. This is a record, according to SVT's polling station survey. This is a clear indication that these are borrowed voters or voters who may not be primarily passionate about the Liberals, says political scientist Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson.
Swedish politicsThe Left Party stands firm on its demand to be included in the government to back Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson as prime minister. But the Centre Party continues to say no to a government that includes the Left Party.
Swedish politicsThe leaders of the Tidö parties have reindeer saddle and chocolate pralines on the menu for Monday night’s dinner at Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s (M). Right now there is only one government alternative, says KD leader Ebba Busch.
Swedish politicsFor almost the entire term in office, the Liberals have been below the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties. This also means that the embrace of the Sweden Democrats is firm, believes political science professor Li Bennich-Björkman. This line is being cemented forcefully.
Swedish politicsIf the red-green lead were to hold when all the votes are counted, there are many possible solutions for how Sweden should be governed. Despite a deadlock with clear red lines, political science professor Tommy Möller does not believe in a snap election.
Swedish politicsHis coffee break after the 2018 election was a talking point. But this time the parties may need to be put under more pressure, Speaker Andreas Norlén believes. There are reasons to work with slightly shorter deadlines, he says.
Swedish politicsThe leaderships of the Social Democrats and the Moderates are meeting to discuss the election results. Both parties hope to win the post of prime minister.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates consolidate their position as the largest party in the school election. Despite this, a clear leftward shift is visible. The Tidö parties’ previous advantage of 25 percentage points is reduced to just a few.
Swedish politicsThe opposition parties are set to win the election. Even though it is extremely close and votes are still to be counted, the Tidö parties will not regain the lead, according to mathematician Gustav Karreskog Rehbinder. Not impossible, but unlikely.
Swedish politicsThe leader of the Nyans party, Mikail Yüksel, writes on X that he is resigning.
SwedenModerate leader Ulf Kristersson is not giving up hope of governing, even if the red-greens narrowly win. He intends to explore the possibilities for new cooperation with, among others, the Center Party.
Swedish politicsThe red-green parties' lead in SVT's poll has disappeared, and according to current forecasts the blocs are now completely level. It all comes down to this, and we are in a situation that is extremely difficult to assess, says political scientist Tommy Möller.
Swedish politicsWith 32.7 percent of the vote, the Moderates will be by far the largest party in the school election for the Riksdag in 2026. Other Tidö parties are falling sharply from the 2022 election, while S, V and MP are rising.
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