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V rejects claims its Norlén vote derails government talks, backs Andersson for PM
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V rejects claims its Norlén vote derails government talks, backs Andersson for PM

The Left Party's vote for Andreas Norlén (M) is not related to the formation of a government, says V's deputy party leader Ida Gabrielsson. We will never vote for any other prime ministerial candidate than Magdalena Andersson
Left Party refuses to back down in government talks, says demands stand unchanged
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Left Party refuses to back down in government talks, says demands stand unchanged

It has been a week since Magdalena Andersson (S) was given the task of trying to form a government. There is still no sign of progress - or that V would back down from its ministerial demands
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
Åkesson: Unclear who won the election as SD comments on losses
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Åkesson: Unclear who won the election as SD comments on losses

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson says it is unclear who won the election. At the same time, he comments on the party's losses
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
AIK drop points after goalkeeper heroics in 1-1 draw with Mjällby
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AIK drop points after goalkeeper heroics in 1-1 draw with Mjällby

Andreas Brännström will have to wait a little longer for his first win as Mjällby coach. In the Swedish Football League, it was 1-1 against AIK in Solna
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
Åkesson: Sweden Democrats held very constructive strategy meeting after election losses
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Åkesson: Sweden Democrats held very constructive strategy meeting after election losses

"SD's party leadership met and discussed the election results on Tuesday. We had a very constructive strategy meeting today on how we should approach the different parliamentary situations that may arise now," says party leader Jimmie Åkesson after the meeting
SD loses in 285 municipalities after election setback, political scientist says it is a signal from voters
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SD loses in 285 municipalities after election setback, political scientist says it is a signal from voters

SD is the party that is losing the most in the parliamentary elections. The party is losing in 285 of Sweden's 290 municipalities
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
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
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
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.
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
Åkesson after Rinkeby visit: Sweden should not look like this
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Åkesson after Rinkeby visit: Sweden should not look like this

The Sweden Democrats' Jimmie Åkesson has now voted early. The polling place he chose: People's House in Rinkeby
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
Election worker severely beaten while knocking on doors in Bromölla
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Election worker severely beaten while knocking on doors in Bromölla

A Social Democrats election worker who was out knocking on doors has been severely beaten in Bromölla. It was completely unprovoked, says Maja Rubin, who was present when it happened
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
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
Busch says M and SD have attacked KD for weeks
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Busch says M and SD have attacked KD for weeks

Ebba Busch believes that the Christian Democrats have been subjected to "dirt-spewing and nonsense from their own team" in recent weeks.
Pourmokhtari: I have not changed my views on the Sweden Democrats
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Pourmokhtari: I have not changed my views on the Sweden Democrats

She says the Sweden Democrats are pursuing racist policies and would not hug Jimmie Åkesson. Nevertheless, Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is campaigning until the last minute for the "blue-yellow team" and does not rule out becoming a minister again in a government with the Sweden Democrats
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