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Sweden PM Kristersson to resign after opposition wins narrow majority in election
Sweden’s left-leaning opposition has won a narrow majority in the national election…
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Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win
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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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Sweden PM Kristersson to resign after opposition wins narrow majority in election
Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win
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Sweden’s PM resigns after centre-left bloc wins slim majority in election
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