Sweden may wait long for new gov't as opposition has narrow lead in tight election
STOCKHOLM — Sweden may face a long wait for a new government as preliminary election results on Monday showed a thin and still-uncertain lead for the left-leaning opposition, while a hard-right anti-immigration party saw its support slip. With nearly 95 percent of districts counted, the Swedish Election Authority reported that the four opposition parties were heading for 176 seats in the 349-seat…
Stockholm — Preliminary election results on Monday indicated a narrow and uncertain lead for Sweden's left-leaning opposition, while a far-right anti-immigration party experienced a decline in support. As nearly 95% of districts were counted, the Swedish Election Authority announced that four opposition parties were set to secure 176 seats in the 349-seat parliament in Stockholm, known as the Riksdag.
Meanwhile, the four parties comprising or supporting the outgoing conservative-led government garnered 173 seats. However, the final outcome may not be determined until early votes, including those from overseas, are counted on Wednesday. The uncertainty surrounding the election results could extend to a potential new government for the next four years, as Sweden, with a population of approximately 10.6 million, is also a member of the European Union.
Negotiators will need to navigate sensitive issues Former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson's center-left Social Democrats are expected to emerge as the leading single party, despite a slight loss in support.
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