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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
Moderates top 50 percent in Staffanstorp as party wins own majority
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Moderates top 50 percent in Staffanstorp as party wins own majority

In Staffanstorp in Skåne, the Moderates once again secure power - and gain their own majority. We are the most Moderate municipality in the country, says M-top Christian Sonesson
EU says Russian train attack was a clear attempt to intimidate Ukraine supporters
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EU says Russian train attack was a clear attempt to intimidate Ukraine supporters

The Russian attack on a train near Ukraine's border with Poland was a "clear attempt to intimidate," says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
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
Åkesson after SD’s setback: We are still winners
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Åkesson after SD’s setback: We are still winners

The Sweden Democrats are backing down for the first time in a parliamentary election and losing their position as the largest party on the right. We will not know tonight whether it is me, Ulf, Ebba and Simona who will form the government
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.
Kristersson open to new government constellations as Sweden’s election remains unclear
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Kristersson open to new government constellations as Sweden’s election remains unclear

The election outcome is far from clear and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson warns of a highly difficult situation. At the same time, he is open to new constellations beyond Tidö - without going into details
Kristersson: It’s a bit tense as Sweden heads to the polls
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Kristersson: It’s a bit tense as Sweden heads to the polls

Moderate Party leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson describes the election campaign as both “fun” and “exciting. ” It will be a very, very exciting evening to follow, he tells journalists outside the polling station
Here are the key challenges facing Sweden’s next finance minister
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Here are the key challenges facing Sweden’s next finance minister

Trump, climate, AI and competitiveness. Regardless of who becomes finance minister in the coming years, there are many challenges awaiting the Swedish economy
S leader Jonas Attenius threatened during election work in Gothenburg
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S leader Jonas Attenius threatened during election work in Gothenburg

The chairman of the municipal board in Gothenburg, Jonas Attenius (S), was threatened on Saturday evening. Police were called to the scene and the incident has now been reported to police
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
Andersson says Kristersson is turning a blind eye to social problems
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Andersson says Kristersson is turning a blind eye to social problems

The leader of the Social Democrats, Magdalena Andersson, says that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is turning a blind eye to social problems. He appears very full and content
Kristersson: I’m not urging anyone to vote for us
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Kristersson: I’m not urging anyone to vote for us

The Liberals' rebound in voter opinion risks coming at the expense of the Moderates. I am not urging anyone to vote for us, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson to TT
Andersson blasts SD text message as typical of the Sweden Democrats in election row
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Andersson blasts SD text message as typical of the Sweden Democrats in election row

The Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats agree, the SD claims in a text message. A violation of the law and a sign of "a dirty election campaign," according to S
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
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