Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said the government’s faith in Brussels remained strong

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Britain has been Sweden’s strongest ally in the EU but after the Leave camp’s success was revealed this morning the Scandinavian country now faces political and economical turmoil.

Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said the government’s faith in Brussels remained strong, despite Sweden’s EU minister issuing dire warnings about the harm a Brexit could cause to the country’s economical and political status.

Mr Lofven said: “We are apart of this community to get power over our shared future.

“We respect the decision. The election results are a wake-up call for Europe.