Swedish PM tenders resignation
The Hindu
This paves way for designated successor Magdalena Andersson ahead of next year’s general election
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Wednesday tendered his resignation, a widely expected move paving the way for his designated successor Magdalena Andersson ahead of next year’s general election. Television cameras filmed Mr. Lofven handing his resignation letter to the speaker of parliament, Andreas Norlen.
Mr. Lofven, who has been in power for seven years, stepped down as leader of the Social Democrats at the party’s congress last week.
Ms. Andersson, who is currently Finance Minister, was elected to replace Mr. Lofven as party leader, putting her on track to become the country’s first woman Prime Minister if she wins a vote in parliament.
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