As the final ballots are counted before an official result on Wednesday, Sweden's outgoing government was one tainted with one of the strongest deportation rates and most stringent migration policies in the EU.
Despite the Social Democrats retreating in the Stockholm region, the red-green government looks set to remain in place thanks to the growing small parties.
The Social Democrats are falling behind significantly in the regional elections in Stockholm, while the Moderates are making significant progress. Regional councillor Aida Hadžialić (S) is nevertheless satisfied and aims to get a government in place as soon as possible. – Now we are going to roll up our sleeves, she says.