Left-wing bloc narrowly leads in Sweden's election, preliminary results show
With most votes counted in Sweden's parliamentary election, the left-wing opposition bloc holds a slight lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing bloc. The final outcome remains uncertain.
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Sweden held parliamentary elections on Sunday, resulting in a tight race between the country's two main political blocs. According to preliminary results after 93% of votes had been counted, the opposition left-wing bloc held a narrow lead over the right-wing bloc led by current Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
The margin between the two blocs is small, meaning the final outcome is still uncertain and could shift once the remaining ballots are counted. Updated results are expected as the vote count is completed.
The election result will determine whether Kristersson continues as prime minister or whether leadership passes to representatives of the left-wing parties. Sweden's parliamentary elections are seen as significant not only for the country's domestic politics but also within the wider Nordic and European political context, as the outcome could influence Sweden's positions on several international issues.
Official final results are expected once all votes have been fully counted.
