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Swedish center-left maintains minimal lead in legislative elections, result remains uncertain

Euronews Portugal14 September 2026 at 10:21

More than 90% of votes have already been counted in the Swedish legislative elections, but the final result remains uncertain and may take several days to be determined. The center-left, led by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson's Social Democratic Party, maintains a minimal lead over the right.

All votes are automatically recounted by the country's regions, which explains the delay in announcing the definitive result. This recount process is a customary practice in Sweden and is part of the country's electoral system.

The close result indicates that the dispute between the left and right blocs in Sweden is very tight, with neither side having managed to secure a clear advantage so far.

Why this matters

Swedish readers face political uncertainty while awaiting official confirmation of results, which may determine the formation of the next government. The automatic recount process is a particularity of the Swedish electoral system that may generate days of expectation before a definitive result.

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