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Politics● LowSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 1:35 PM

Sweden’s PM Kristersson resigns after left-wing wins slim majority in election

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post · Western Europe

Sweden’s conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation on Thursday after the left-wing opposition won a slim majority in parliament in the country’s general election. “It is now the speaker of parliament who will lead the next steps on the path towards forming a new government. In order for this work to begin immediately, I hereby request to be relieved of my duties as prime minister,” Kristersson said in a letter to the speaker which he posted to social media. The four...

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