Sweden's prime minister steps down after losing election
STOCKHOLM: Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson submitted a letter of resignation to the speaker of parliament on Thursday following the announcement of a final vote count for Sunday’s election. A group of centre-left opposition parties headed by the Social Democrats under Magdalena Andersson won 176 seats in Sunday’s vote for parliament. Kristersson’s incumbent right-wing bloc secured 173…
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned following Sunday's election, which saw his centre-right bloc lose ground to the left-wing opposition led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson. Andersson, Sweden's first female prime minister since 2021, secured 176 seats in parliament, while Kristersson's incumbent right-wing bloc obtained 173 seats.
Andersson announced that she aims to usher in a new era for the country, distancing the nation from the government's past hardline stance on immigration and crime. However, forming a new government may take time as some parties are unwilling to join a coalition with the Left Party. The Green Party remains a potential partner for a left-of-centre government.
If Andersson fails to secure a coalition, the right bloc might try to convince the Centre Party to switch sides, though this seems unlikely. The election result, which saw the far-right Sweden Democrats lose support for the first time since entering parliament in 2010, contrasts with the rise of far-right parties in many European nations. The outcome of the election is still pending formal certification.
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