Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after opposition election win

September 17, 2026 at 05:29 PM1 min

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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned on September 17 after the opposition bloc won parliamentary elections. He asked the speaker of parliament to begin forming a new government immediately.

Key Facts

Kristersson announced his resignation in a post on X, asking the speaker to release him from his duties.
The left-wing coalition led by Magdalena Andersson won 49.5% of the vote, while Kristersson's bloc received 48.8%, according to the Swedish election authority.
Kristersson said the election results could create difficult conditions for forming the next government.
Andersson, leader of the Social Democratic Workers' Party, previously called Russia the biggest threat to Sweden's security.

Resignation Announcement

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation in a post on X on September 17. He asked the speaker of the Swedish parliament, Andreas Norlén, to take steps to form a new government. Kristersson said the election results could create difficult conditions for forming the next government. He noted that statements made by parties before the vote could become obstacles for all possible candidates to form a government and coalitions.

Election Results

The left-wing coalition led by Magdalena Andersson won 49.5% of the vote, according to the Swedish election authority. Kristersson's bloc received 48.8% of the vote. Andersson, leader of the Social Democratic Workers' Party, previously called Russia the biggest threat to Sweden's security.