Can Sweden restore welfare system amid increased defense spending?

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What happened

While the results of Sweden's general election remain too close to call, it looks as though the country's center-left opposition may get the chance to form a new government after four years under a right-wing coalition.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:25:25 UTC.

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  1. Sweden Election Aftermath: A hard night for the hard right?

  2. Sweden's election exit polls show center-left opposition ahead of populist right

  3. Sweden's next government uncertain with thin lead for left-wing opposition

  4. Centre-left holds narrow lead in knife-edge Sweden vote

  5. Can Sweden restore welfare system amid increased defense spending?

  6. Sweden's centre-left holds razor-thin edge as exit polls show tight race

  7. Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow

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Centre-left holds narrow lead in knife-edge Sweden vote

Sweden's centre-left opposition on ​Monday looked the most likely to form the next government as preliminary election results showed it holding a narrow three-seat lead over the right-wing ruling parties with most of the votes counted after Sunday's vote.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24