# Sweden’s left-wing opposition wins slim majority in national election

https://mins.news/en/item/62577

- France 24, 2026-09-17 12:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260917-sweden-left-wing-opposition-wins-slim-majority-in-country-national-election

> Sweden’s left-wing opposition secured a narrow majority after vote counting ended Thursday, but must navigate difficult negotiations to form a government. Conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he would resign.

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