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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
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 seeks new spirit of cooperation as Swedish election race tightens
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Andersson seeks new spirit of cooperation as Swedish election race tightens

Magdalena Andersson stepped out on the Social Democrats' election campaign trail uncertain whether she will be allowed to form a government or not. It looks very close
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
How international media are covering the Swedish election
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How international media are covering the Swedish election

Change of government or sharper rightward turn? This is roughly how the Swedish election is being summarized in several international media outlets, with many focusing on the fact that a far-right party could enter government for the first time.
Three-Hour Voting Queue in Umeå Forces Polling Station to Stay Open Late
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Three-Hour Voting Queue in Umeå Forces Polling Station to Stay Open Late

Some voters had to stand in hour-long queues on election day. In Umeå, the last polling station closed at 11 p
Benny Andersson joins Social Democrats’ final push with Mamma Mia singalong
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Benny Andersson joins Social Democrats’ final push with Mamma Mia singalong

Abba legend Benny Andersson appeared at the Social Democrats' final push - with a singalong to "Mamma Mia".
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
Social Democrats’ TikTok account hacked, sent crypto messages featuring MrBeast image
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Social Democrats’ TikTok account hacked, sent crypto messages featuring MrBeast image

The Social Democrats' TikTok account was hacked on Friday evening, and several followers received messages about cryptocurrency, reports Expressen.
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
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.
Andersson plans temporary law to halt teenage deportations, including over-21s
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Andersson plans temporary law to halt teenage deportations, including over-21s

S leader Magdalena Andersson intends to introduce a stopgap law against the so-called teenage expulsions if she becomes prime minister. The break will also apply to people over 21
Social Democrats report Kristersson to Constitutional Committee over alleged Russian infiltration attempt
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Social Democrats report Kristersson to Constitutional Committee over alleged Russian infiltration attempt

The Social Democrats are reporting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to the Constitutional Committee over the handling of the SD official who is said to have spread Russian narratives.
Everyone should have a chance to vote, Swedish City Mission says as it brings early voting to people in poverty
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Everyone should have a chance to vote, Swedish City Mission says as it brings early voting to people in poverty

People living in poverty in Sweden vote to a significantly lesser extent than the rich and well-educated. The Swedish City Mission is trying to offset this with its own early voting
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
Speaker Norlén urges parties to drop red lines before election government talks
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Speaker Norlén urges parties to drop red lines before election government talks

This year's election campaign gives the Speaker of the Riksdag, Andreas Norlén, "a little vibe of 2018," when it took 134 days for Sweden to get a new government after the election. If this is to be a faster and better process this time, the parties simply need to be much more willing to give up their red lines, Norlén says in an interview with TT
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