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Israeli coalition negotiations: Netanyahu's opponents have the numbers but no agreement

Following inconclusive elections in Israel, the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot and Arab parties, which secured a record 19 mandates, theoretically could gather 67 out of 120 seats in the Knesset. The formal process of government formation will not begin until Wednesday, when President Isaac Herzog receives the certified results. Netanyahu is challenging the outcome, but the Election Commission stated that the elections were conducted properly. After Israel's inconclusive election, the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot and the Arab parties, which won a record 19 seats, could theoretically assemble 67 of the Knesset's 120 seats. Formal government formation will begin no earlier than Wednesday, when President Isaac Herzog receives the certified results. Netanyahu is contesting the outcome, but the election commission said the vote was conducted properly.

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Magdalena Andersson again fails to form Sweden's government, vote scheduled for Thursday

Leader of Sweden's Social Democrats Magdalena Andersson said she failed to reach agreement with the three parties of the left bloc on forming a government after the 13 September elections. Parliament Speaker Andreas Norlen said the vote on her candidacy will nevertheless take place on Thursday, although, as he admitted, she will likely lose it. The mandate is then expected to go to incumbent Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

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