'I was shocked': Swedish politians react as exit polls show lead for left bloc

Exit polls from the Swedish general election indicate a lead for the centre-left opposition bloc, which currently holds 51.3 percent of the projected vote. The results suggest a competitive landscape as the parties await the final official count to determine the composition of the new parliament.

Preliminary data also highlights the performance of smaller factions, with the Liberal party appearing to have secured enough support to remain in parliament. Additionally, the Moderate party is projected to secure a higher number of seats than the Sweden Democrats, prompting varied reactions from political figures across the spectrum.