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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
Survey: Moderates widen lead over Sweden Democrats after election
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Survey: Moderates widen lead over Sweden Democrats after election

The Moderates' support is rising and the lead over the Sweden Democrats is growing, according to DN/Ipso's first voter barometer after the election.
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
New Malmö coalition to raise municipal taxes by 30 öre next year
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New Malmö coalition to raise municipal taxes by 30 öre next year

Malmö's new governing coalition, consisting of S, V and MP, will raise municipal taxes by 30 öre next year. The parties promise "an offensive agenda for Malmö"
Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén calls new party leader talks on Wednesday over Sweden government deadlock
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Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén calls new party leader talks on Wednesday over Sweden government deadlock

Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén will hold new party leadership talks on Wednesday. He hopes it will not take 134 days to form a new government this time
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
Kristersson wants to try to form government, but SD role remains unclear
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Kristersson wants to try to form government, but SD role remains unclear

S-leader Magdalena Andersson has given up her attempts to form a government, and the task is now expected to go to M-leader Ulf Kristersson. In that case, he wants to try to bring five parties together around a common economic policy, he told TT on Sunday
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
Looksmaxing trend among young men spreads from steroids to bonesmashing
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Looksmaxing trend among young men spreads from steroids to bonesmashing

Good looks above all and hard punches to the face. In looksmaxing - a trend for how young men should live - status is strongly linked to appearance
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
Karlsbro turns down Riksdag seat to stay in the European Parliament
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Karlsbro turns down Riksdag seat to stay in the European Parliament

The Riksdag was tempting - but Karin Karlsbro (L) still chooses to stay in the European Parliament.
Looksmaxing trend among young men linked to steroids, self-harm and manosphere culture
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Looksmaxing trend among young men linked to steroids, self-harm and manosphere culture

Good looks above all and hard punches to the face. In looksmaxing - a trend for how young men should live - status is strongly linked to appearance
Former Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson joins new season of The Traitors
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Former Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson joins new season of The Traitors

Former Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson and artist Silvana Imam are taking part in the new season of "The Traitors. " This is reported by TV4 and Expressen
Oldest and youngest members of Sweden’s new Riksdag named after election
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Oldest and youngest members of Sweden’s new Riksdag named after election

The gender distribution in the Swedish parliament is somewhat more even after the 2026 parliamentary election. The proportion of women is rising slightly, but men are still in the majority, according to figures compiled by TT
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
After the election, how your wallet could be affected by the red-green promises
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After the election, how your wallet could be affected by the red-green promises

Bank tax, baby allowance and cheaper bus passes. This could become a reality if the red-green parties fulfill their election promises
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
Forecast: Birgitta Ohlsson likely to win Riksdag seat for Centre Party
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Forecast: Birgitta Ohlsson likely to win Riksdag seat for Centre Party

It is "very likely" that Birgitta Ohlsson (C) will make it into parliament.
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
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