PoliticsSwedish parties begin coalition talks as rival blocs vie for power

Sweden’s parties have begun coalition negotiations after the centre-left bloc led by the Social Democrats took a narrow 176–173 seat lead with 95% of votes counted. Magdalena Andersson and Ulf Kristersson are exploring routes to power, while disputes over cooperation with the Left party could complicate government formation.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:47Original