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Magdalena Andersson will be Sweden's first prime minister. Projections show left-wing victory

CNN Portugal13 September 2026 at 19:30

Magdalena Andersson will become Sweden's first prime minister, according to electoral projections indicating a left-wing victory in the Swedish elections.

The left-wing coalition will have achieved 51.3% of the votes, while the right-wing bloc obtained 46.8%, representing a narrow but sufficient margin to secure victory.

This result thwarts Ulf Kristersson's hopes, the incumbent prime minister, of winning re-election through the right-wing bloc.

With the left-wing victory, Andersson is expected to form a government and lead the Nordic country, becoming a historic milestone in Swedish politics.

Why this matters

Swedish readers face a historic change in the country's leadership, with the possibility of electing a woman as prime minister for the first time. This result follows a competitive electoral campaign and represents a defeat for the right-wing bloc that was trying to retain power.

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