The September 13, 2026, Swedish election produced a hung parliament, with the left-leaning bloc (Social Democrats, Left Party, Centre Party, Greens) securing 176 of 349 Riksdag seats against 173 for the Tidö parties (Moderates, Sweden Democrats, Christian Democrats, Liberals). Social Democrats remained the largest party at 28 percent but fell short of a majority, prompting caretaker Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s resignation and extended exploratory mandates. Ongoing negotiations center on Magdalena Andersson’s efforts to form a government, complicated by the Left Party’s demand for ministerial posts and the Centre Party’s refusal to support arrangements granting the Sweden Democrats greater influence or enabling Left inclusion. A caretaker budget was submitted November 12, with Kristersson due to report back November 17.