Right-Wing Alliance Wins Swedish General Election... Prime Minister Andersson Concedes Defeat

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] As the victory of the right-wing coalition including the far-right Sweden Democrats in the Swedish general election became certain, Magdalena Andersson, Prime Minister of Sweden, acknowledged defeat and announced her resignation.

According to AP News and others on the 14th (local time), Prime Minister Andersson, who led the center-left coalition government, stated at a press conference held as the vote count was nearly complete, "The opposition won by a narrow margin." She confirmed that she plans to submit her resignation to the Speaker of the Parliament the following day. She was the first woman to be elected Prime Minister last November.

According to the latest tally from the election commission, the right-wing coalition composed of the Center Party, Sweden Democrats, Christian Democrats, and Liberals is expected to secure 176 out of 349 seats, leading the current ruling center-left coalition by 3 seats. The official election results are expected to be announced around the weekend.

If the victory of the right-wing coalition is confirmed, Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Center Party, is likely to assume the position of Prime Minister. Leader Kristersson stated, "I will begin the work of forming a government for all Swedes, for all citizens."

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