Key facts
- Sweden's center-left opposition leads the ruling right-wing coalition by 10 percentage points in a new poll.
- The opposition bloc garnered 53.9% support, projected to secure 196 seats in the upcoming election.
- The ruling coalition received 43.9% support, with projections indicating 153 seats.
- The Social Democrats are the largest party with 30.5% support.
STOCKHOLM, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Sweden's center-left opposition is poised to win the upcoming September 13 election, holding a substantial 10 percentage point lead over the ruling right-wing coalition, according to an opinion poll released on Tuesday.
The survey, conducted by Verian for public broadcaster SVT between August 3-16 among approximately 3,000 voters, indicates that a change of government is likely, with Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson expected to reclaim the prime minister role from Ulf Kristersson of the Moderates.
The four left-leaning parties collectively hold 53.9% of voter support, which is estimated to translate into 196 seats in parliament. In contrast, the four-party ruling coalition has garnered 43.9% support, projected to win 153 seats.
The Social Democrats remain Sweden's largest single party with 30.5% support, a slight increase from the 2022 election. The election campaign has largely focused on issues such as the cost of living, security, immigration, crime, and energy supply.