Sweden says No to euro

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Sweden has voted decisively to reject the euro in a referendum overshadowed by the killing of Foreign Minister Anna Lindh.
With 98% of ballots, counted the No side had 56% to the Yes side's 42%.

Prime Minister Goeran Persson has conceded defeat.

RESULTS WITH 98% OF BALLOTS COUNTED
Against euro: 56%
In favour: 42%
Undecided ballots: 2%


Celebration in No camp
Lindh was the main face of the Yes campaign, and most opinion polls after her stabbing in a Stockholm department store showed support for the euro rising.

However, the No side was able to hang on to the majority it had right through the campaign.


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