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Sweden's Andersson Tasked With Forming Government After Left Bloc Wins Narrow Majority
Parliament speaker asks former prime minister to lead coalition talks as left-wing parties navigate deep policy divisions
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Parliament speaker asks former prime minister to lead coalition talks as left-wing parties navigate deep policy divisions
Two letter writers respond to a Guardian opinion piece by Martin Gelin, arguing Sweden's political shift toward stricter migration policy mirrors a broader European trend rather than a loss of national identity.

A Guardian editorial says Swedish voters' rejection of a government including the far-right Sweden Democrats provides a rare bright spot for centre-left parties across Europe, though it cautions the opportunity could be squandered.