https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/left-edges-ahead-in-swedish-election-thrillerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/left-edges-ahead-in-swedish-election-thrillerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/left-edges-ahead-in-swedish-election-thriller#u70895Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:10:55 +0000Sweden's centre-left opposition is currently positioned to take power following a close election. With 95% of votes counted, the bloc has widened its lead to three seats. Exit polls and initial results indicate the far right lost support, though the margin remains thin. Political parties from both blocs have launched coalition talks to secure a governing majority. While the left has eked out a narrow advantage, the closeness of the vote has created significant political uncertainty regarding the formation of a new government.Why it mattersThis election reflects shifting national prioritie