Swedenโs centre-left leader fails in second bid to form government
Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson says 'conditions not in place' to form government, prolonging deadlock.
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Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson says 'conditions not in place' to form government, prolonging deadlock.
Sweden's centre-left opposition, led by Magdalena Andersson, is set to defeat the incumbent right-wing bloc by one seat after nearly all votes were counted in Sunday's election. The narrow result means coalition talks are likely to be challenging, with parliament due to begin the government formation process on September 28.
Sweden was bracing for a protracted struggle to form a government on Monday after election results showed a thin and uncertain lead for the left-wing opposition, while the far-right Sweden Democrats lost ground for the first time since entering parliament 16 years ago.