Opposition bloc leads Swedish election with 95% of votes counted

The opposition bloc has taken a narrow lead in Sweden’s general election, with preliminary results showing it ahead as 95 percent of the ballots have been counted. The vote, held on Sunday, pits a coalition of centre‑right parties against the incumbent Social Democratic government, and the early tally suggests a shift in parliamentary balance that could determine the composition of the next cabinet.

Election officials expect the remaining five percent of votes to be reported within the next few hours, after which the final results will be certified and coalition negotiations will begin. Both sides have urged patience, emphasizing that the complete count is necessary to confirm whether the opposition bloc will secure a governing majority or if the Social Democrats will retain power through a possible alliance with other left‑leaning parties. The outcome will shape Sweden’s policy direction on issues such as immigration, welfare reform and fiscal strategy for the coming term.