Sweden General Elections

A left-leaning coalition led by Sweden's opposition Social Democrats defeated the incumbent centre-right government in Sunday's general election, while the far right was headed for historic gains.

Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, who has presided over a four-party centre-right coalition for the past eight years, conceded defeat late on Sunday in the country's general election.

A left-leaning coalition led by Sweden's opposition Social Democrats defeated the incumbent centre-right government in Sunday's general election, while the far right was headed for historic gains.

Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, who has presided over a four-party centre-right coalition for the past eight years, conceded defeat late on Sunday in the country's general election.