Sweden Democrats Underperform in Election, Right-Wing Bloc Falls Short

Exit polls and initial vote counts indicate Sweden's center-left bloc, led by the Social Democrats, is poised to win the general election, ousting the conservative coalition. While the Social Democrats are the largest party, the overall parliamentary majority for either bloc remains narrow and uncertain, necessitating complex coalition negotiations. The far-right Sweden Democrats' potential role in government, previously a key concern, appears diminished based on current projections.