In Sweden’s recent election, the red-green opposition has gained a slight edge over the ruling Tidö parties, securing 176 seats in the Riksdag compared to 173, according to preliminary results. This shift reflects a competitive political environment, with the Social Democrats at the forefront, capturing 28.0% of the vote and 99 seats.
The Moderates followed with 19.8% of the vote, translating to 70 seats, while the Sweden Democrats garnered 17.5% and 62 seats. Meanwhile, the Left Party increased its presence in parliament with 8.4% of the vote, gaining six seats to reach a total of 30. The Center Party achieved 7.0% and 25 seats.
Other parties also made notable showings, with the Christian Democrats and the Green Party each earning 22 seats, based on their respective 6.2% and 6.1% vote shares. The Liberals obtained 5.3% of the votes, securing 19 seats in the legislative body.
The election saw a voter turnout of 84.8%, a slight increase of 0.6 percentage points from the 2022 election. However, the Social Democrats and Sweden Democrats experienced declines, losing eight and 11 seats respectively, compared to the previous parliamentary composition.
These preliminary results remain subject to finalization, as further checks and counts are conducted. The outcome of these additional procedures may potentially alter the current seat distribution, underscoring the dynamic nature of Sweden’s political landscape.