Sweden’s Social Democrat leader Andersson says she is “ready” to form a new government after winning the election. Talks are expected to be difficult because significant differences remain among the four parties in the centre-left alliance.

Eeuronews2026-09-18 18:37

Sweden’s centre-left has won the election, while the right-wing bloc suffered a narrow defeat. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned, enabling the speaker of parliament to begin formal talks with party leaders.

Eeuronews2026-09-17 20:49

Sweden’s centre-left opposition, led by Magdalena Andersson, is poised to defeat the incumbent right-wing bloc by one seat after almost all votes were counted in Sunday’s election. The razor-thin result is likely to make coalition talks difficult, with parliament set to begin the government-formation process on September 28.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 13:22

Sweden’s centre-left opposition has narrowly defeated the incumbent right-wing governing bloc, public broadcaster SVT said Wednesday after 99% of ballots from Sunday’s parliamentary election had been counted.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-16 19:21

Sweden’s centre-left opposition is leading the parliamentary election, and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson says the country will have a new government if that result holds. A partial count put the bloc on track for 175 of 349 seats, a one-seat majority.

GGlobal News2026-09-14 20:30

With 95% of ballots counted, the Social Democrats and the centre-left bloc held a narrow but widening advantage, leading the right-leaning parties by 176 seats to 173.

GGuardian News2026-09-14 20:11

Sweden may have to wait for a new government after preliminary election results showed the left-leaning opposition with a narrow, uncertain lead. Support also fell for a hard-right anti-immigration party.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-14 19:46

Sweden’s razor-thin election result has left the country facing complicated coalition talks. It also offers a glimpse of how Europe’s political landscape is changing, as the vote count continues and party leaders react to the close outcome.

DDW News2026-09-14 19:39

Sweden’s national election remained too close to call early Monday. Preliminary figures put the left-wing opposition just one seat ahead of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing coalition, leaving several days of uncertainty while final ballots are counted.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-14 11:30

Almost nine in ten ballots had entered the count by early Monday, yet the winner was still unknown. Magdalena Andersson’s four-party opposition grouping led Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing camp by a single parliamentary seat; both leaders said they were prepared to govern, and the camp includes the Sweden Democrats.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-14 11:08

With more than 90% of votes counted, Sweden’s centre-left is narrowly ahead, but the final result remains uncertain and could take several days to establish. All ballots will be automatically recounted by the country’s regions.

Eeuronews2026-09-14 10:41

Sweden’s general election remains too close to call, but the centre-left opposition appears to have a chance to form a government after four years of right-wing coalition rule. Domestic economic concerns dominated the campaign, including the future of the country’s once-generous welfare state, alongside financial commitments linked to increased defence spending after joining NATO.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-14 09:25

Preliminary results from Sweden’s Sunday election put the centre-left opposition three seats ahead of the right-wing ruling parties, making it the most likely bloc to form the next government. Leaders are withholding victory claims or conceding defeat, with 353 districts still uncounted and overseas ballots not expected until Wednesday.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-14 09:20

European socialists are cautiously relieved, calling the result a rare victory. Jorge Liboreiro explains how Sweden’s election could shift the balance of power in the European Union.

Eeuronews2026-09-14 07:29

Lars Trägårdh, a history professor at Ersta Sköndal University College in Stockholm, says Sweden’s election-winning Social Democrats will have to depend on a “very unwieldy coalition”, warning that the country is heading into a “very messy” political situation.

Eeuronews2026-09-14 07:26

Early results from Sweden’s national election gave the center-left opposition a narrow lead over the right-wing government, potentially halting the Nordic country’s movement away from its liberal heritage. Niklas Pollard explains.

RReuters2026-09-14 07:20

Sweden’s election is the closest in its history, with the outcome depending on late-arriving and overseas ballots to be counted in the coming days. With 94% of votes counted, opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held 176 seats against 173 for the ruling bloc led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Officials are due to count delayed ballots on Wednesday.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-14 06:06

The live Europe Today programme focuses on Sweden edging toward centre-left rule and Donald Trump’s conclusion of his visit to Dublin.

Eeuronews2026-09-14 05:59

Sweden’s general election remains too close to call as counting continues. The country’s two main blocs each comprise four parties, with four on the right and four on the left, making coalition and minority governments common.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-14 01:00

Sweden’s election remains a cliffhanger. Early results show Magdalena Andersson’s center-left alliance narrowly ahead, leaving the final outcome highly uncertain. The far-right Sweden Democrats, however, appear to have performed below expectations.

DDW News2026-09-13 22:45

Preliminary results being updated by the Swedish Election Authority show the Social Democrats leading Sweden’s general election as votes continue to be counted nationwide. The left-wing opposition is ahead while the far right has lost ground.

Eeuronews2026-09-13 20:39

France 24 analyses the immediate aftermath of Sweden’s 2026 election as polls close and exit polls indicate how the country voted, with attention on the performance of the hard right.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-13 19:04

Swedes are voting in a closely contested general election that could bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into government for the first time. Immigration, crime and the economy are central campaign issues, while Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson remain in a neck-and-neck race.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-13 15:55

Swedes are voting on issues including climate policy, taxes and support for Ukraine in an election that could bring a far-right party into government for the first time.

RReuters2026-09-13 13:57