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Sweden Swings Back Left, Bucking a Trend in Europe

Sweden Swings Back Left, Bucking a Trend in Europe
NYT World Thursday 17 September 2026, 12:43 UTC By Jeffrey Gettleman and Christina Anderson 1 min read
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Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats, who is likely to be Sweden’s next prime minister, speaking on election night in Stockholm on Sunday.

Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats, who is likely to be Sweden’s next prime minister, speaking on election night in Stockholm on Sunday.
Sweden (LOCATION) Magdalena Andersson (PERSON) Democrats (ORG) Stockholm (LOCATION)
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