Sweden's Close Election Leaves Government Up for Grabs

Sweden's Close Election Leaves Government Up for Grabs

Both Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats and outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson say they will try to build coalitions — alliances of parties — to govern after Sweden's 13 September vote. With 95% counted, the centre-left holds 176 seats to 173 in the 349-seat parliament. Final tally due this weekend; parliament meets 28 September.

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