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The progressive bloc wins the elections in Sweden, according to the final scrutiny

Social democrat Andersson faces complex negotiations to form a government. The conservative Prime Minister announces his resignation.

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The progressive bloc wins the elections in Sweden, according to the final scrutiny

Sweden's centre-left bloc has confirmed its victory in the final tally, nearly four days after polls closed. The opposition parties, comprising the Social Democrats, Centre, Left, and Greens, have secured three more seats than the right-wing bloc, with a 50,000-vote advantage. Following the count, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation.

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