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Kristersson Seeks Coalition Talks After Election Deadlock

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 8:11 AM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said the left lacks an absolute majority and will seek coalition talks.
The opposition bloc led by Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson is projected to hold 176 seats in the Riksdag.
The Social Democrats received 28% of the vote, earning 100 of the 349 seats.
Sweden Democrats fell to 17.6% and 62 seats, losing 11 seats.

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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said the left lacks an absolute majority and will seek coalition talks.
The opposition bloc led by Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson is projected to hold 176 seats in the Riksdag.
The Social Democrats received 28% of the vote, earning 100 of the 349 seats.
Sweden Democrats fell to 17.6% and 62 seats, losing 11 seats.