Sweden’s centre-left leader fails in second bid to form government
Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson says ‘conditions not in place’ to form government, prolonging deadlock.
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Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move
Tehran gives Swedish official 48 hours to leave as Iran says Stockholm is bowing down to outside pressure.
Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win
Sweden’s centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will resign after losing the parliamentary elections.
Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns
Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against ‘Jewish and Israeli interests’ in the country.
‘Rage-bait’ failed: Stockholm suburb celebrates far right’s election losses
The election is tight, but one result is clear: the Sweden Democrats’ bid to turn hate into votes failed.
Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground
Opposition bloc leads in tight Swedish election with 95% counted.
From: NewsFeed
Swedes vote in election that could see far-right in government
Voting is under way in Sweden in a closely fought election that could see the far-right enter government.
Published On 13 Sep 2026
Sweden’s centre-left leads by three seats as vote counting continues
The Social Democrats face their worst result in more than a century, with the final outcome due later this week.
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government
The far-right Sweden Democrats party could enter government for the first time if right-wing bloc wins.
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Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?
Sweden votes on Sunday as voters weigh migration, crime, the economy and whether the far right will enter government.
Multicultural Malmo: Swedish city loathed by far right braces for election
Al Jazeera speaks to voters in Malmo, a city the far right often singles out, ahead of Sweden’s vote.
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