Swedish elections: Result in the balance as Centre-left alliance lead by 0.3%
With 98% of votes tallied the anti-immigration party of the Democrats came in third with 17.6%
Social Democrats in Germany agree to pursue talks for coalition government with Angela Merkel
SPD members reached decision in close vote
Merkel party & Social Democrats closer to deal on coalition government
Party chiefs reached an in-principle deal to start formal coalition talks that could lead to a new government