Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after centre-left bloc wins election
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has stepped down, allowing Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson to attempt to form a government.
Sweden's centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned on Thursday following the centre-left bloc's victory in parliamentary elections. The move clears the way for Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson to pursue government formation.
Andersson, in a victory speech, said voters had "voted for a new direction for our country, voted for unity and against division."
Sources
- Sweden’s PM resigns after centre-left bloc wins slim majority in election — The Guardian — World
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