Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson Resigns After Election Defeat
· World · BBC News, The Independent
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned following a narrow defeat for his right-wing bloc in the country's general election. Preliminary results indicate the centre-left opposition, led by Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats, is set to secure 176 seats in the 349-seat Riksdag. Kristersson’s coalition, which included the Sweden Democrats, is projected to win 173 seats. Andersson has begun discussions with the Left Party, the Centre Party, and the Green Party to form a new government. The final results are expected to be certified this weekend.
Why it matters
The resignation triggers a period of political uncertainty in Sweden, as the incoming coalition must navigate significant policy differences to form a stable government.
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