Officials acknowledge persistent long lines at many polling stations despite numerous measures

Nyqvist noted that media coverage has highlighted the problem of extended waiting times at polling places, describing it as serious and disappointing. She said both the authority and municipalities have implemented many different steps to curb the queues, yet the problem persists. The main cause, according to the authority, is the ballot-paper handling system inside the booths, where up to 103 ballots may need to be sorted per voter.