Sweden's PM Concedes Election Defeat. Right-Wing Bloc Wins Narrow Majority In Swedish Parliament

 

The Guardian: Swedish PM concedes election defeat to bloc including far-right Sweden Democrats 

Loose coalition of SD and centre-right parties wins majority of three in parliament 

The leader of Sweden’s incumbent Social Democrats conceded defeat in the country’s knife-edge election on Wednesday, handing victory to a loose bloc of rightwing parties that includes the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD). 

The prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, called a press conference at which she accepted defeat, while pointing out that the Social Democrats remained Sweden’s largest party with more than 30% of the vote – and that the majority in parliament for the right bloc was very slim.  

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WNU Editor: It is a 3 seat majority for the SD and centre-right parties. 

Sweden's PM Concedes Election Defeat  

Populist leader claims right-wing victory in Sweden election -- AP  

Swedish right prepares for power as PM accepts election defeat -- Reuters  

Magdalena Andersson: Swedish PM resigns as right-wing parties win vote -- BBC  

Swedish PM resigns after right, far-right poll win -- France 24  

Sweden election: PM Magdalena Andersson concedes victory to right-wing opposition -- DW  

Populist anti-immigration leader claims victory in Swedish elections -- SKY News

 Sweden’s PM concedes election to right-wing bloc and will resign tomorrow -- Euronews

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