Sweden: Left on brink of victory in legislative elections with 99.9% of votes counted
Led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson, the left-wing coalition is set to win the Swedish legislative elections, according to near-final results.
In Sweden, the left is expected to be declared the winner of the legislative elections, France 24 reported on Thursday, September 17. According to the news outlet, the election outcome is no longer in doubt with 99.9% of ballots counted.
The left-wing coalition is led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson, according to information relayed by independent journalist Alexia Luquet, cited by France 24.
The final results and the precise composition of the future parliamentary majority have not yet been detailed in the information provided by the source.
Sources
- Suède : avec 99,9% des votes dépouillés, la gauche à deux pas de la victoire — France 24 — Français
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