Exit polls show left-wing opposition ahead in Swedish vote, projected to win majority
Summary
Exit polls in Sweden’s national election show the left-leaning parties, led by former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats, ahead of the current center-right coalition led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. If Andersson’s group wins a majority, she could become prime minister again after forming a coalition.Key Facts
- The election has two main blocs: a four-party right-wing group and a four-party left-wing group.
- Andersson’s center-left Social Democrats have historically led most Swedish governments since World War II.
- Current Prime Minister Kristersson leads a three-party center-right coalition, supported by the Sweden Democrats, a party with far-right origins.
- The Sweden Democrats may join the government with Cabinet posts if the right-wing bloc wins.
- The Sweden Democrats were founded in the 1980s by former extremist members but have since moderated under leader Jimmie Åkesson.
- Andersson served as prime minister from 2021 until she lost power in the last election.
- More than 8 million people were eligible to vote for 349 seats in Sweden’s parliament, the Riksdag.
- The election outcome is important amid the rise in populist right-wing parties across Europe.
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