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Speaker delays government talks as parties remain deadlocked after election
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Speaker delays government talks as parties remain deadlocked after election

Almost three weeks after the election, there is not even a rough sketch for a government. The parties seem as locked behind their red lines as on election night
New government still out of reach after Sweden’s election, here’s what has happened so far
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New government still out of reach after Sweden’s election, here’s what has happened so far

Just over two weeks have passed since the election, but a new government seems a long way off. Here is what has happened since election day
Åkesson wants Speaker to put Andersson to a vote in the Riksdag
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Åkesson wants Speaker to put Andersson to a vote in the Riksdag

S leader Magdalena Andersson has thrown in the towel, but Jimmie Åkesson (SD) still thinks the Riksdag should vote on her as a prime minister candidate. She went to the election to form a government with these four parties
Left Party rejects S claims of Moderates alliance, backs Andersson for prime minister candidate
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Left Party rejects S claims of Moderates alliance, backs Andersson for prime minister candidate

The Left Party (V) rejects S accusations that it has begun collaborating with the Moderates. “We will never vote for any other prime ministerial candidate than her,” says V deputy party leader Ida Gabrielsson
Majority backs Andreas Norlén for another term as Speaker of the Riksdag
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Majority backs Andreas Norlén for another term as Speaker of the Riksdag

There is now a majority in favor of Andreas Norlén continuing as Speaker of the Riksdag for another four years. The Moderates and the other Tidö parties have nominated him for the post
New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs
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New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs

Just over a quarter of the members will be new when the newly elected Riksdag convenes on Monday. The Left Party (V) has the largest share of newcomers
German AfD surge makes a Tidö-style deal unlikely in Germany
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German AfD surge makes a Tidö-style deal unlikely in Germany

Alternative for Germany continues to grow and the ruling Christian Democrats are shrinking - but a German Tidö Agreement is not currently in the cards. In some places, the other parties may need to make common cause to keep the far right out
Liberals saved by tactical voters, cementing SD alignment
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Liberals saved by tactical voters, cementing SD alignment

For almost the entire term of office, the Liberals have been under the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties
Election results: More than a third of MPs are new faces
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Election results: More than a third of MPs are new faces

The election has been counted. Just over a third of the elected members of parliament are new
Peter Kullgren and Lars Adaktusson look set to miss Riksdag seats as vote counts continue
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Peter Kullgren and Lars Adaktusson look set to miss Riksdag seats as vote counts continue

Current Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD) does not look likely to enter the Riksdag, nor does former program host Lars Adaktusson (KD). MP Martin Melin (L) looks likely to leave
Magdalena Andersson tasked with forming new government as parties clash over support lines
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Magdalena Andersson tasked with forming new government as parties clash over support lines

S leader Magdalena Andersson is tasked with trying to form a new government. But how she will put it together is unclear
Kristersson after resigning: There is no clear winner yet
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Kristersson after resigning: There is no clear winner yet

Prime 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
Opposition wins Swedish election by 50,359 votes, preliminary count shows
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Opposition wins Swedish election by 50,359 votes, preliminary count shows

The 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
Left Party surges in vulnerable Stockholm areas as Social Democrats lose support, V politician says
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Left Party surges in vulnerable Stockholm areas as Social Democrats lose support, V politician says

In 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
Late voters swung support to the Liberals, SVT poll shows
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Late voters swung support to the Liberals, SVT poll shows

Two-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
SD wants talks with Örebro Party after regional election setback
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SD wants talks with Örebro Party after regional election setback

The Sweden Democrats lost heavily while the Örebro Party surged in the regional election in Örebro. Now SD is inviting negotiations
Busch: Only one government alternative, the blue-yellow bloc
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Busch: Only one government alternative, the blue-yellow bloc

The 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
Tactical voters saved Sweden’s Liberals, cementing the SD line
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Tactical voters saved Sweden’s Liberals, cementing the SD line

For 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
Locked after election shock, Sweden seeks to avoid a snap election
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Locked after election shock, Sweden seeks to avoid a snap election

If 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 trust in politicians rises, but remains well below 2010 peak
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Swedish trust in politicians rises, but remains well below 2010 peak

Politicians' popularity among voters is higher this year than in the last election, according to SVT's exit poll (Valu). Sixty percent say they have a lot of confidence in Swedish politicians, but that is still well below the peak in 2010
School election shows sharp leftward shift as Moderates remain largest party
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School election shows sharp leftward shift as Moderates remain largest party

The Moderates consolidate their position as the largest party in the school election. Despite this, a clear leftward shift is visible
Mathematician says Kristersson unlikely to win as opposition leads in close election
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Mathematician says Kristersson unlikely to win as opposition leads in close election

The 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
Sweden election sets up difficult government talks as Kristersson keeps options open
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Sweden election sets up difficult government talks as Kristersson keeps options open

Moderate 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
Moderates lead school election, SD falls sharply
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Moderates lead school election, SD falls sharply

With 32. 7 percent of the vote, the Moderates will be by far the largest party in the school election for the Riksdag in 2026
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