Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigns after center-left bloc secures 176 seats in election. The narrow victory marks a shift away from right-wing governance and signals potential challenges in forming a new government.
Kristersson's resignation follows a vote where the center-left opposition, led by Magdalena Andersson, narrowly defeated the right-wing bloc. The Sweden Democrats, a far-right party, saw their support decline for the first time since 2010, tipping the election in favor of the opposition.
Andersson faces challenges in forming a government as the Centre Party refuses to join a coalition with the Left Party. The new government formation process begins on September 28, with potential disputes over taxation, nuclear energy, and coalition terms.
The election results highlight a shift in Sweden's political landscape, with the center-left bloc gaining a three-seat majority over the right-wing bloc. The outcome underscores a broader trend of resistance to far-right influence in Europe.