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Andersson Fails to Form Government After September 13 Election

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 3:07 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Swedish Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson announced she cannot form a government after the September 13 election.
The centre-left bloc won 176 seats while the centre-right bloc secured 173 seats.
The Left Party backed Moderate Party candidate Andreas Norlen, who was re-elected speaker with 200 votes to 146.
Police opened five election-fraud investigations in Stockholm, and prosecutors opened a separate probe in Borlänge affecting 11 seats.

History

Historical Context

Sweden’s fragmented party system dates back to the 2018 election, when a hung parliament forced Stefan Löfven to win a confidence vote with only 115 yes votes after weeks of deadlock. The pattern repeated in September 2024 as Magdalena Andersson’s left bloc secured 176 seats against the right’s 173, prompting calls for electoral reform ahead of the 2026 vote.

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Story summary

Swedish Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson announced she cannot form a government after the September 13 election.
The centre-left bloc won 176 seats while the centre-right bloc secured 173 seats.
The Left Party backed Moderate Party candidate Andreas Norlen, who was re-elected speaker with 200 votes to 146.
Police opened five election-fraud investigations in Stockholm, and prosecutors opened a separate probe in Borlänge affecting 11 seats.

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