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Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss

Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
BBC News Thursday 17 September 2026, 12:41 UTC 1 min read
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Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.

Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.
Swedish (ORG) Kristersson (PERSON) Magdalena Andersson (PERSON)
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