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Legislative elections in Sweden: Left leads, far right retreats

Preliminary results from the legislative elections in Sweden indicate a slight advantage for the left, while the far right retreated for the first time since 2010.

16 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The legislative elections in Sweden took place this Sunday, with nearly eight million voters called to the polls. Initial results suggest a lead for the left, led by the Social Democrats and their leader Magdalena Andersson.

According to estimates provided by public broadcaster SVT, the left secured about 51.3% of the votes, while the coalition of the right and far right, in power since 2022, obtained 49.1% of the vote. This represents a very tight gap between the two blocs.

The results highlight a retreat of the far right, which was unexpected, marking their first decline since 2010. This could potentially have implications for the future composition of the government.

The Social Democrats, according to several sources, say they are ready to govern despite the uncertainty surrounding the formation of a new government. Magdalena Andersson stated that her party was in a position to secure the necessary mandates.

The final outcome remains uncertain, with complex political negotiations ahead due to the closeness of the results. The left has been credited with 176 mandates, compared to 173 for the coalition of the right and far right.

These elections have been described as highly contested and concluded with notable suspense. Reactions from the parties indicate a need for potential alliances to ensure a stable majority.

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