Sweden’s left-leaning opposition wins a narrow majority in national election

Sweden's left-wing opposition has won a narrow majority in the country's general election. The opposition parties, led by Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats, secured 176 seats in the 349-member parliament, while the government bloc, led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, obtained 173 seats.

The opposition bloc consists of the Social Democrats, the Left Party, the Greens Party, and the Centre Party. However, they face laborious negotiations to form a government due to ideological differences, particularly between the Left Party and the Centre Party. The Left Party has demanded ministerial positions in the government, which the Centre Party has rejected.

Ulf Kristersson has tendered his resignation as prime minister, and he is expected to take a caretaker role until a new government is formed. The earliest a new prime minister can be sworn in is September 29.

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