Potential snap election following the 2026 general election
A snap election—or "extra election"—is an election held after a parliament has been dissolved.
Former Prime Minister Carl Bildt warns that political deadlock could push the country toward a snap election.
"There is a real risk of a snap election," Carl Bildt said on September 15, 2026.
The general election took place on September 13, 2026.
If the Left Party does not back down on its demand for ministerial posts, and the Centre Party refuses to allow a government that includes the Left Party to take office, we could face a snap election. The 2026 election: Key dates to watch
Here are the key dates to watch regarding the government formation process:
September 28
Roll call in the Riksdag. The Speaker and Deputy Speakers for the next parliamentary term are elected.
Until then, the incumbent Speaker, Andreas Norlén, remains in office. Should the Prime Minister resign before that date, Norlén would initiate the government formation process—as happened in 2022—he has previously stated.