Swedish party blocs tied after Sunday vote, projections say
With 50% of the votes counted, the two main blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes, Sweden public broadvasteer SVT said.
Sweden's general election remains undecided as of Sunday, with early results indicating a tight race between two main blocs. The left-wing coalition led by Social Democratic candidate Magdalena Andersson is just 20,000 votes ahead of the rival four-party coalition headed by incumbent Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The Social Democrats have long been a dominant force in Swedish politics since World War Two, but the far-right Sweden Democrats, founded by neo-Nazi sympathizers in the 1980s, have recently gained traction.
Kristersson has promised cabinet positions to the SD if he remains in power, but partial results suggest the party's support is waning after not entering parliament since 2010. Andersson highlighted the choice facing voters, stating whether they want a government largely dominated by the Sweden Democrats or one led by her with a spirit of cooperation.
Kristersson emphasized the importance of continuing his government's work, citing concerns over national security, gang crime, and welfare spending as key campaign issues.
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