Swedish party blocs tied after general election results
· World · BBC News, Bloomberg, Sky News
Early exit polls from Sweden's general election show a deadlock between the two main political blocs with 50 percent of votes counted. The left-wing alliance led by Social Democrats Magdalena Andersson holds a narrow lead of approximately 20,000 votes over the right-wing coalition of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The Sweden Democrats, a hard-right party that entered parliament in 2010, remain a significant force and provide external support to the current right-wing government. The outcome remains close to call as final counts will determine which bloc will steer future policy on immigration and national security.
Why it matters
The razor margin could lead to a fragile minority government or prolonged negotiations, significantly impacting Swedish policy on immigration and social spending.
Read the original report — BBC News
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