Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, leader of the centre-right government, officially announced his resignation on Thursday following the results of the country's general election. The decision comes after the left-wing opposition bloc, led by Magdalena Andersson, secured a slim majority in parliament.

In a letter addressed to the speaker of parliament and shared on social media, Kristersson requested to be relieved of his duties to facilitate the immediate commencement of government formation talks. The election results were notably tight, with reports indicating the opposition bloc won by a margin of only one seat after nearly all votes were counted.

The political landscape remains complex, as the narrow margin of victory suggests that coalition negotiations will be difficult. According to the parliamentary schedule, the formal process for forming a new government is set to begin on September 28. While the transition of power is underway, the speaker of parliament will now take the lead in managing the next steps to ensure a stable government is established. Sources differ slightly on the characterization of the outgoing administration; Al Jazeera identifies Kristersson as a centre-right leader, while France24 focuses on the opposition's claim to victory and the specific challenge of the one-seat majority.