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

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Sweden's left-wing opposition won a narrow majority in the country's general election after the vote count ended Thursday, but faces laborious negotiations to form a government.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:02:36 UTC.

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