Sweden's center left looks set to win in tight election race
The results nonetheless underlined the strength of the country’s far-right parties.
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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