Sweden's left-leaning opposition bloc, led by Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats, has widened its lead to three seats with 95% of votes counted, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- The left-leaning opposition bloc leads 176 to 173 seats.
- The count stood at 95% complete overnight.
- The bloc is led by Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats.
- The centre-right coalition governs with far-right Sweden Democrats as partners.
- Parliament is set to meet in late September to elect a speaker and prime minister.
Sweden’s left-leaning opposition bloc, led by Magdalena Andersson’s Social Democrats, has widened its lead to three seats as vote counting neared completion, according to the Guardian.
With 95% of votes counted overnight, the opposition led the reigning centre-right coalition and their far-right partners in the Sweden Democrats by 176 seats to 173, the Guardian reported.
The result follows what the Guardian described as a hectic election night, with the political landscape still settling as counting continued.
Despite the apparent outcome, the process of forming a government remains some way off. The Guardian reported that parliament is not set to meet until late September to elect a new speaker, and then a prime minister.
The narrow margin between the two blocs underscores the closely fought nature of the contest, with just three seats separating the centre-left opposition from the incumbent centre-right coalition.
Why it matters
A change in Sweden's governing bloc could reshape the country's domestic and European policy direction. The narrow three-seat margin means the balance of power remains delicate as parliament prepares to convene later in September.
Frequently asked questions
Who is leading in the Swedish election?
According to the Guardian, the left-leaning opposition bloc led by Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats is leading, with 176 seats to 173 for the centre-right coalition, with 95% of votes counted.
When will Sweden's new government be formed?
The Guardian reported that parliament is not set to meet until late September to elect a new speaker and then a prime minister.
What is the current margin between the blocs?
The centre-left opposition leads by three seats, 176 to 173, based on 95% of votes counted overnight.