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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
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
Left-wing critics slam Social Democrats’ election campaign as a total failure
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Left-wing critics slam Social Democrats’ election campaign as a total failure

After the Social Democrats' historically poor election result, several left-wing commentators are now criticizing the party's election campaign.
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
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
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
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
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
Mohamsson: Historic comeback for the Liberals
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Mohamsson: Historic comeback for the Liberals

It was win or lose for the Liberals. Nervous waiting turned to jubilation and when it became clear that the Liberals seemed to have passed the threshold by a margin
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
Left Party Says It Will Vote No to Magdalena Andersson Unless It Gets Government Posts
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Left Party Says It Will Vote No to Magdalena Andersson Unless It Gets Government Posts

The Left Party appears to be making strong progress in the election. The question is whether it will be enough to secure a change of government and ministerial posts
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
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
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
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
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
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