Sweden: Left wins legislative election by narrow margin, Ulf Kristersson announces resignation
The Swedish prime minister steps down following the left-wing coalition's narrow electoral victory in Sunday's legislative elections.
Sweden's left wins the legislative elections on Sunday, according to final results released after counting approximately 300,000 foreign and early votes. The results were close enough that the final tally extended over two days.
Outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation following this electoral defeat. The composition of the future left-wing governing coalition remains to be determined.
Sources
- Suède : la gauche remporte de justesse les élections législatives, le premier ministre, Ulf Kristersson, annonce sa démission — Le Monde — Une
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