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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
After the election, how your wallet could be affected by the red-green promises
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After the election, how your wallet could be affected by the red-green promises

Bank tax, baby allowance and cheaper bus passes. This could become a reality if the red-green parties fulfill their election promises
Støre and Sánchez congratulate Andersson after Sweden election win
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Støre and Sánchez congratulate Andersson after Sweden election win

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre congratulates Magdalena Andersson (S) after it became clear that the red-green parties had won a majority in the election.
Kristersson after resigning: There is no clear winner yet
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Kristersson after resigning: There is no clear winner yet

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has submitted his resignation to the Speaker. At the same time, Kristersson says that "right now there is no winner" - and says that he has not called Magdalena Andersson to congratulate her
Opposition wins Swedish election by 50,359 votes, preliminary count shows
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Opposition wins Swedish election by 50,359 votes, preliminary count shows

The red-green opposition wins the election with 176 seats against the Tidö parties' 173 seats, according to the Election Authority's preliminary vote count. The opposition won by 50,359 votes
Andersson hails new era after Sweden’s election shift
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Andersson hails new era after Sweden’s election shift

The votes have been counted and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is resigning. The Swedish people have voted for a new direction for our country, for cohesion and against division, says S leader Magdalena Andersson in an initial comment
Social Democrats Lose Ground in Norrland as Voters Drift to the Moderates
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Social Democrats Lose Ground in Norrland as Voters Drift to the Moderates

The Social Democrats' stronghold in Norrland is cracking at the seams. The loss in the north is in some places twice as big as in the country as a whole
Göran Persson: Red lines have always existed in government talks
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Göran Persson: Red lines have always existed in government talks

Former S leader and Prime Minister Göran Persson does not rule out a special election, but sees it as less likely. Red lines have always existed - that’s where you start, he says of the government negotiations likely to await the current party leader, Magdalena Andersson
Red-Green Alliance Talks Could Leave Voters Disappointed, Expert Says
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Red-Green Alliance Talks Could Leave Voters Disappointed, Expert Says

A red-green governing alliance will require compromises that may disappoint red-green voters. There will be various policy changes that will sting, says political science professor Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson
Left Party Says Center Party Must Choose Side in Andersson Government Talks
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Left Party Says Center Party Must Choose Side in Andersson Government Talks

The Left Party will be in government to support Magdalena Andersson (S) as prime minister, and the Center Party must choose a side, according to Ida Gabrielsson (V), deputy party leader.
Social Democrats urge Kristersson to resign after preliminary election result
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Social Democrats urge Kristersson to resign after preliminary election result

The Social Democrats are demanding that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) resign if the preliminary election results hold. He must admit defeat, says party secretary Tobias Baudin (S)
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
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
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