Sweden election forecast says vote too close to call - politico.eu
Sweden's general election has resulted in a razor-thin margin between the left-wing bloc and the right-wing alliance. The outcome remains uncertain, with potential implications for the inclusion of the far-right Sweden Democrats in government.
Why it matters
The potential shift toward a government involving far-right parties represents a significant political trend in Europe regarding immigration and nationalist policies.
With most results in, the opposition left bloc leads by a single seat over an alliance that includes the far-right Sweden Democrats.
Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Magdalena Andersson and Ulf Kristersson take part in a televised debate in Stockholm on Sept. 10, 2026. | Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images September 13, 2026 10:29 pm CET By Tim Ross STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s high-stakes general election is heading toward a knife-edge finish that could yet hand power to the far right, according to official forecasts.
With most results now declared, the left-wing bloc of Social Democrat opposition leader Magdalena Andersson has a one-seat lead over conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s four-party right-wing alliance. The final outcome of Sunday’s vote may not be known until Wednesday.
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