Sweden’s centre left opposition has gained a narrow advantage in the country’s general election, putting opposition leader Magdalena Andersson in a strong position to attempt a return to government.

Preliminary results showed the centre left parties ahead of the governing bloc, although the margin remained small. The final outcome is not expected to be confirmed until the remaining votes are counted, with the final count scheduled for Wednesday.

The result leaves Andersson facing the difficult task of building enough support to form a government. The close contest means negotiations between political parties are likely to play an important role in determining Sweden’s next administration.

The election has produced a closely divided political landscape, with neither side immediately securing a clear path to government. Further discussions are expected once the final vote totals are confirmed.

Andersson and her Social Democrats will now wait for the complete results before beginning the next stage of negotiations. The final balance of seats will determine whether the centre left can form a government and what kind of support it will need from other parties.