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Sweden PM Kristersson resigns after left-wing majority
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation on Thursday after left-wing opposition parties won a slim majority in parliament in the general election. In a letter to the speaker posted on social media, he said the speaker will lead steps to form a new government.
WHO: Ulf Kristersson
WHAT: Kristersson requested to be relieved of his duties as prime minister following the election result.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: Sweden
WHY: The resignation followed left-wing opposition parties winning a slim majority in parliament in Sweden’s general election.
Sources (11):
Al Jazeera,
BBC News,
Bloomberg,
Euronews,
France 24,
Japan Times,
Jerusalem Post,
Politico Europe,
South China Morning Post,
Straits Times,
The Independent
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