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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
Sweden election dead heat as final result may not be clear until Wednesday
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Sweden election dead heat as final result may not be clear until Wednesday

Only one mandate separates the blocs as votes continue to be counted on election night. It may be later this week before there are final election results
Thand Ringqvist: It will take time to form a new government
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Thand Ringqvist: It will take time to form a new government

The Center Party is hoping for a center-right government - and in a speech, party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist praises the rise in public support. "We have made this election campaign about substantive politics, about our vision of a more reasonable Sweden," she says to cheering supporters
Busch: Blue-yellow comeback is a fact as KD cheers gains on election night
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Busch: Blue-yellow comeback is a fact as KD cheers gains on election night

The blue-yellow comeback is a fact, KD leader Ebba Busch said amid loud cheers in her speech at the election vigil.
Andersson and Kristersson ready to form government, but offer no new clues before election
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Andersson and Kristersson ready to form government, but offer no new clues before election

The prime ministerial rivals warned about each other's government alternatives in the last debate duel before the election. The Social Democrats leader gave no new information about who she intends to govern with, while the Moderate leader said he intends to continue with the Tidö parties, but with SD in government
Ebba Busch on the election sprint: It’s a bit bittersweet
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Ebba Busch on the election sprint: It’s a bit bittersweet

The election campaign is over in less than 24 hours. For Christian Democrat party leader Ebba Busch, it comes with mixed feelings
Harsh tone in final party leaders’ debate before Sunday’s election
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Harsh tone in final party leaders’ debate before Sunday’s election

The tone was harsh in the last party leaders' debate before Sunday’s election. There has to be some fucking order, S leader Magdalena Andersson exclaimed
KD open to lower funding for independent schools
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KD open to lower funding for independent schools

The Social Democrats do not look likely to get a ban on profiteering in schools through if they are to cooperate with the Christian Democrats and the Center Party after the election. But a change in school funding that affects independent schools may be easier to agree on
Left Party accuses Magdalena Andersson of sidestepping voters over coalition plans
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Left Party accuses Magdalena Andersson of sidestepping voters over coalition plans

S leader Magdalena Andersson must tell voters how she will get her policies through without V.
Christian Democrats report Sveriges Radio to review board over Ebba Busch interview
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Christian Democrats report Sveriges Radio to review board over Ebba Busch interview

The Christian Democrats are reporting Sveriges Radio to the Review Board, Aftonbladet writes.
Svantesson on SD’s promise: Not sure it will work
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Svantesson on SD’s promise: Not sure it will work

If the Tidö parties win the election, L and KD may have to rethink aid, and SD may have to rethink its election promises on cheaper dental care and lower fuel taxes.
New polls show opposition ahead by a narrow margin
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New polls show opposition ahead by a narrow margin

Several new opinion polls show the blocs are drawing closer on election day. In three of them, the opposition leads by a few percentage points, while in a fourth it is virtually a dead heat - with a narrow advantage for the opposition
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