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Coverage dated September 17, 2026

Sweden's Prime Minister Kristersson to resign after left-leaning opposition narrowly wins election

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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s left-leaning opposition won a narrow majority in the country’s national election, a complete vote count showed on Thursday.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Sweden PM Kristersson Resigns After Election Defeat (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Sweden’s opposition won the parliamentary election 176-173, prompting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to resign as final tallies confirmed a shift away from his ruling bloc. The result sets the stage for Magdalena Andersson and the Social Democrats to potentially form a new government once results ar…

  2. BBC News

    Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss (opens BBC News)

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    Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    Sweden's Prime Minister Kristersson to resign after left-leaning opposition narrowly wins election (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s left-leaning opposition won a narrow majority in the country’s national election, a complete vote count showed on Thursday.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win (opens Al Jazeera)

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    ⁠Sweden's ⁠centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will resign after losing the parliamentary elections.

  5. The Guardian

    Sweden’s PM resigns after centre-left bloc wins slim majority in election (opens The Guardian)

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    Ulf Kristersson has stood down from his post, paving way for Social Democrats leader to form a government Sweden ’s centre-right prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has stood down, clearing the way for Magdalena Andersson, the Social Democrats leader, to attempt to form a government.

  6. UPI

    Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigns after election loss (opens UPI)

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    Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned Thursday, days after his ruling right-wing bloc lost control of parliament in Sunday's elections.

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