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One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Stockholm, Sweden on October 15, 2026. Newest first.
Sweden held a general election in September 2026. Under Swedish rules a prime ministerial candidate is approved unless a majority of the Riksdag votes against them.
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Sweden's Riksdag voted against appointing Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson as prime minister. She had earlier returned a mandate to explore forming a government in September.
Why it matters: The failed vote prolongs uncertainty over who will govern Sweden.
Sources: Anadolu Agency · See it on the globe
The Riksdag voted against appointing Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson as prime minister. She had earlier returned her mandate to explore forming a government on 28 September.
Why it matters: The vote prolongs uncertainty over who will govern Sweden.
Sources: Anadolu Agency · See it on the globe