Sweden’s political parties launch coalition talks as both blocs try to secure power
Sweden's political parties have entered coalition negotiations following a tight election result. The Social Democrats hold a narrow lead, but both the left and right blocs are exploring options to secure a governing majority.
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The formation of a new government in Sweden is critical for regional stability and the direction of Nordic policy.
The Social Democrats’ party leader, Magdalena Andersson, has started a long and difficult process of trying to form a new government. The Social Democrats’ party leader, Magdalena Andersson, has started a long and difficult process of trying to form a new government. Sweden Sweden’s political parties launch coalition talks as both blocs try to secure power Centre-left bloc led by Social Democrats has narrow lead with 95% of vote counted, but faces internal policy battle
Prefer the Guardian on Google Sweden’s political parties have launched coalition negotiations as the Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson started the long and difficult process of trying to form a new government.
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