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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigns

9 sourcesPublished 17/09/2026, 15:09 · Updated 17/09/2026, 17:08

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation following parliamentary elections in which the left-leaning bloc gained a majority. He stated that constructive openness from all parties is needed for forming a new government. Magdalena Andersson is likely to become the new Prime Minister.

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Ulf Kristersson resigned
Left-leaning bloc gained 176 seats
Right bloc secured 173 seats
Elections took place on September 13, 2026

Ulf Kristersson · Magdalena Andersson · Sweden · Riksdag

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