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Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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⁠Sweden's ⁠centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will resign after losing the parliamentary elections.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:11:10 UTC.

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  1. With invite to join EU bloc, Canada's prime minister speaks to European Parliament

  2. Sweden's left-wing opposition wins slim majority in country's national election

  3. Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss

  4. Sweden PM Kristersson to resign after opposition wins narrow majority in election

  5. Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win

  6. Sweden: Andersson's centre left claims narrow win

  7. Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election defeat – Europe live

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