Sweden's left-wing opposition wins slim majority in country's national election
Sweden held a general election in which the center-left opposition won a narrow majority. The previous prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, resigned following the results. The opposition now faces negotiations to form a new government, a process that could take considerable time. A far-right anti-immigration party saw its support decline in the election.
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9 developments- Sep 10Only center coverage:A Russian shadow flits over Sweden’s election
- Sep 12Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right enter gov’t
- Sep 13Only center coverage:Swedish election ends in tight finale. Preliminary results give opposition a 3-seat majority
- Sep 14Only center coverage:Sweden's next government uncertain with thin lead for left-wing opposition after tight election
- Sep 16Only center coverage:Sweden's center-left bloc set to win election, STV reports
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