Sweden's centre-left opposition wins election as count completed

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STOCKHOLM, Sept 17 - Sweden's centre-left opposition parties won 176 seats in Sunday's vote for parliament while the ruling right-wing bloc secured 173 seats, the country's election authority said on Thursday as the counting of ballots ended.

STOCKHOLM, Sept 17 - Sweden's centre-left opposition parties won 176 seats in Sunday's vote for parliament while the ruling right-wing bloc secured 173 seats, the country's election authority said on Thursday as the counting of ballots ended.

The election result sets the stage for a change of government, with Social Democratic party leader Magdalena Andersson expected to make a comeback as prime minister after four years in opposition.

All votes for the 349-seat parliament have now been counted, although the result remains subject to formal certification in the coming days.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of the right-wing Moderates Party has not yet commented on the final result. REUTERS

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