Sweden exit poll: Left on course for election win in blow to far right

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1. 1d ago

   Exit polls show Swedish left on course for election win

   Exit polls indicate the left-wing and centre-left opposition blocs are leading in the Swedish general election, potentially blocking the far right from entering government. While some forecasts suggest the race remains too close to call, multiple reports indicate a loss of support for hard-right candidates. The election determines the composition of the new parliament and whether the left will retake power. Key issues influencing the vote include welfare, Russia, and the influence of Donald Trump.

   Why it matters

   The election represents a struggle for control of the Swedish government between left-wing forces and the hard right. A victory for the far right would mark a significant shift in the country's political alignment. Voters are choosing a new parliament amid intense debate over social services and international relations.

   What is confirmed

   • Swedish voters are casting ballots to choose a new parliament.
   • Exit polls indicate the left-wing or centre-left opposition bloc is leading the vote.
   • The election results could determine if the far right enters the government.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The election forecast is too close to call.
   • The left-wing bloc is leading specifically because the far right lost support.

   What to watch next

   • Official vote count and seat allocation for the new parliament
   • Confirmation of whether the far right secures a role in government
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. CNBC — Russia, Trump and a battle over welfare loom over Sweden’s election
   2. Reuters — Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
   3. Al Jazeera — Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right enter gov’t
   4. The Guardian — Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live
   5. politico.eu — Sweden exit poll: Left on course for election win in blow to far right
   6. PBS — Swedish voters go to polls to choose a new parliament as hard right bids for role in government
   7. Al Jazeera — Centre-left opposition bloc leads in Swedish vote, poll shows
   8. Le Monde.fr — 'When you're that sick, you reflect on the values that matter most': Sweden's Birgitta Ohlsson returns to fight the far right
   9. politico.eu — Sweden election forecast says vote too close to call
   10. BBC — Left-wing bloc leads Swedish vote after far-right lose support, exit polls say
   11. Financial Times — Sweden’s left on course to retake power
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