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Sweden's Magdalena Andersson has failed to form a government following a dispute with the Left Party. The breakdown leaves the country facing continued political uncertainty over who will lead it, with coalition talks among parties having collapsed and questions now mounting over the path to a new government.

Sweden's center-left bloc has failed to form a government, leaving the country in a political deadlock after elections. The impasse means parties must now find another path to a working majority, with the prospect of renewed elections or prolonged negotiations looming over Stockholm as no clear governing coalition has emerged.

Fabien Roussel, leader of the French Communist Party, has promised to tone down criticism of Jean-Luc Mélenchon during the presidential campaign. His campaign director, senator Ian Brossat, told La Tribune that 'we will not fall into aggression.' The pledge comes as left-wing rivals position themselves for the election, with lingering tensions between the PCF and La France Insoumise.

A lawmaker from La France Insoumise has responded to criticism of Jean-Luc Mélenchon's celebratory message to party members after two LFI candidates won seats in the French Senate. In the exchange, the elected official argued that the Rassemblement National is fully exploiting its growth to build momentum for 2027, and that the left must respond with the same dynamics. The spat reflects wider debate on the French left's strategy after the Senate results.

Centre-right leaders are meeting to choose a joint candidate for the upcoming Milan municipal elections, but remain divided. Forza Italia and Fratelli d'Italia are pushing for Matteo Perego, while the Lega and Maurizio Lupi resist. Other names in play include Silvia Sardone and Lupi himself, with only one candidate set to face the centre-left.