Sweden’s general election remains finely balanced, with the left-wing opposition bloc narrowly ahead according to a preliminary count released by the country’s election authority.
That early tally projected that the opposition grouping would secure a three-seat majority in parliament. Officials have nonetheless stressed that the contest is still too close to call until a fuller count is complete.
“The left-wing opposition bloc would win a three-seat majority.”
— Sweden's election authority, preliminary count
Outcome still uncertain
The projection leaves the left-wing bloc in a slender lead, but the narrow margin means the final composition of parliament could yet shift as remaining votes are counted.
“The election is too close to call.”
— Reporting on Sweden’s preliminary results
Attention will now turn to the completion of the count, which will determine whether the projected three-seat majority for the left-wing opposition holds.
