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  "id": 7149975,
  "title": "BREAKING: Left-wing bloc looks set to win power in Sweden according to exit poll",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/breaking-left-wing-bloc-looks-set-to-win-power-in-sweden-according-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T18:13:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Local Sweden",
    "slug": "the-local-sweden",
    "url": "https://www.thelocal.se/20260913/breaking-left-wing-bloc-set-to-win-power-in-sweden-according-to-exit-poll"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Sweden's left-wing opposition appears poised to win power, according to initial exit polls. If confirmed, this would prevent the far-right Sweden Democrats from securing ministerial positions for the first time. The left-wing bloc, led by the Social Democrats, is projected to take 51.3% of the vote, while the right-wing alliance, including the Sweden Democrats, is expected to win 46.8%, according to SVT public broadcaster.\n\nThe incumbent Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, had formed an alliance with the Sweden Democrats, promising them cabinet seats. However, exit polls suggest that his alliance may fall short. Former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, had campaigned against handing power to the Sweden Democrats, citing their \"neo-Nazi\" roots.\n\nThe final results are expected to be announced later, with party leaders likely to take weeks to finalize a new coalition agreement. The outcome will become clearer as more districts declare their results.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Local Sweden",
        "title": "'A very low standard': Left-wing voters downbeat on Election Day in Sweden",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/a-very-low-standard-left-wing-voters-downbeat-on-election-day-in",
        "published": "2026-09-13T14:47:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Sweden: Tight election puts all eyes on the far right",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/sweden-tight-election-puts-all-eyes-on-the-far-right",
        "published": "2026-09-13T15:55:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Politico EU",
        "title": "Sweden exit poll: Left on course for election win in blow to far right",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/sweden-exit-poll-left-on-course-for-election-win-in-blow-to-far-right",
        "published": "2026-09-13T18:20:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/swedens-election-too-close-to-call-as-far-right-loses-ground",
        "published": "2026-09-13T21:16:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Sweden’s left on course for election win in blow to far right: Exit polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/swedens-left-on-course-for-election-win-in-blow-to-far-right-exit",
        "published": "2026-09-13T22:10:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}