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POLITICSSep 14Sweden's centre-left holds razor-thin edge as exit polls show tight raceSweden's general election remained too close to call early Monday, with nearly 90 percent of votes counted. Four opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat parliamentary lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing bloc, which includes the Sweden Democrats, as both leaders said they were ready to govern.France 24 [en]

POLITICSSep 14Can Sweden restore welfare system amid increased defense spending?While the results of Sweden's general election remain too close to call, it looks as though the country's center-left opposition may get the chance to form a new government after four years under a right-wing coalition. The runup to the vote was dominated domestic economic issues, including the future of the country's once famously generous welfare state. But Sweden's international financial commitments - notably to increased defense spending following its decision to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine - are likely to limit its options.France 24 [en]

POLITICSSep 14Centre-left holds narrow lead in knife-edge Sweden voteSweden's centre-left opposition on Monday looked the most likely to form the next government as preliminary election results showed it holding a narrow three-seat lead over the right-wing ruling parties with most of the votes counted after Sunday's vote. Party leaders, however, have been cautious about claiming victory or accepting defeat with 353 election districts still to be counted ‌and overseas votes not likely to be tallied until Wednesday.France 24 [en]

POLITICSSep 14Sweden elections: Left and right neck-and-neck as far right loses groundAccording to preliminary results of the general election on Sunday, the right-wing bloc trails slightly behind the left-wing opposition led by the Social Democrats, who recorded their own worst result since 1911.Le Monde [en]