Swedish party blocs tied after Sunday vote, projections say
Summary
Sweden's general election ended in a very close result, with the two main political blocs almost tied. The left-wing bloc led by Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson and the right-wing coalition led by current Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson are nearly equal in votes, making the formation of the next government uncertain.Key Facts
- About half of the votes were counted, showing only a 20,000 vote difference between the two main blocs.
- Magdalena Andersson leads the left-wing Social Democrats and seeks to return as Prime Minister.
- Ulf Kristersson leads a right-wing coalition supported by the Sweden Democrats (SD), a party with roots linked to neo-Nazi groups.
- The Sweden Democrats have lost some support for the first time since entering parliament in 2010.
- The Sweden Democrats became the country’s second-largest party in 2022 after focusing on issues like violent crime and immigration.
- Andersson opposes a government dominated by the Sweden Democrats, offering instead a government based on cooperation.
- Kristersson wants to continue his work and maintain his coalition government.
- Key topics in the campaign included national security, gang crime, and welfare spending.
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