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Left Party pushes to join government as Centre Party resists
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Left Party pushes to join government as Centre Party resists

The 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
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
Norlén: Government talks may need shorter deadlines this time
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Norlén: Government talks may need shorter deadlines this time

His 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
Social Democrats and Moderates prepare for government showdown after close election result
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Social Democrats and Moderates prepare for government showdown after close election result

The 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 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
No power shift in the country’s three largest municipalities as red-green coalitions hold firm
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No power shift in the country’s three largest municipalities as red-green coalitions hold firm

The balance of power appears to be holding in the country’s three largest municipalities, all of which are governed by red-green coalitions.
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
Political scientist: Dead heat makes election outcome extremely hard to assess
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Political scientist: Dead heat makes election outcome extremely hard to assess

The 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
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
Green Party celebrates one of its best results so far as election race remains tight
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Green Party celebrates one of its best results so far as election race remains tight

One of our very best results so far, says Amanda Lind as she and Daniel Helldén address the Green Party's election vigil.
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
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
MP worries polls are slipping as it warns voters not to take it for granted
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MP worries polls are slipping as it warns voters not to take it for granted

Is the Green Party's clear message about higher gasoline prices working against them ahead of election day? Not if you ask the spokespeople. There is nothing to suggest that is the case, says Amanda Lind
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
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
Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö
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Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö

A series of recent statements have put the spotlight on conflicts within the Tidö parties. I think we should calm down, says M leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Early voting surges to 2.7 million in Sweden, 25% above 2022 pace
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Early voting surges to 2.7 million in Sweden, 25% above 2022 pace

So far, more than 2. 7 million voters have voted early, the Swedish Election Authority tells TV4 Nyheterna
Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 14 for serious crimes
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Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 14 for serious crimes

14-year-olds in Sweden can now be sentenced for serious crimes. The hotly debated issue, which was decided by an extraordinary session of parliament this summer, has come into effect
Green Party vows to restore Environment Ministry, create climate cabinet and fund for climate investments
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Green Party vows to restore Environment Ministry, create climate cabinet and fund for climate investments

If the Green Party enters government, the party wants to reintroduce the Ministry of the Environment, establish a special climate cabinet and launch a climate fund for major investments.
Undecided right-leaning voters could decide the election, political scientist says Sweden Democrats are most disliked
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Undecided right-leaning voters could decide the election, political scientist says Sweden Democrats are most disliked

In the final stretch of the election, the Tidö parties have narrowed the opposition's lead. This means that a group of undecided right-leaning voters could decide the outcome
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