Sweden's prime minister has resigned after the centre-left opposition won the country's election, The Irish Times reports. The result was confirmed on Friday, 18 September 2026.
The centre-left bloc secured only a narrow majority, according to RTE.ie. The Guardian describes the margin as slim, and The Irish Times, in a separate editorial, calls it the tightest of wins for the centre-left.
The outgoing prime minister is Ulf Kristersson, the BBC reports, confirming that he stepped down following his election loss.
Coverage of the outcome came from several outlets. The Irish Times, RTE.ie, The Guardian and the BBC all reported both the opposition victory and the prime minister's resignation, while The Irish Times also published a view on the result.
No further details on the vote count, the size of the majority, or the timing of a successor were included in the material available.
What to watch next: who the centre-left bloc puts forward to lead the country, and when a new government takes office.