Swedish centre-left opposition widens lead to three seats with 95% of votes counted – Europe live
With 95% of votes counted in Sweden, the center-left opposition has widened its lead to three seats. The Social Democratic party topped the polls and is expected to be the first to attempt forming the next government.

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AI-generatedWith 95% of votes counted in Sweden, the center-left opposition has widened its lead to three seats. The Social Democratic party topped the polls and is expected to be the first to attempt forming the next government. However, the party will need to address the complex and potentially conflicting demands of the left-leaning bloc. Senior figures from the Social Democratic party are meeting with leader Magdalena Andersson to discuss their next steps. The Swedish parliament is scheduled to convene in late September to elect a new speaker and subsequently a prime minister.
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4 extractedThe centre-left opposition has widened its lead to three seats with 95% of votes counted.
Senior figures in the Social Democratic party are meeting to discuss next steps.
The parliament is scheduled to meet in late September to elect a new speaker.
The Social Democratic party is most likely to have the first opportunity to form the next government.