Sweden’s first female prime minister resigns hours later due to 'budget defeat' in parliament

Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson resigned Wednesday, hours after being approved in Parliament. She took the step after suffering a budget defeat in parliament and coalition partner the Greens left the two-party minority government. Andersson was tapped to replace Stefan Lofven as party leader and prime minister, roles he relinquished earlier this year.

Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson resigned Wednesday, hours after being approved in Parliament. She took the step after suffering a budget defeat in parliament and coalition partner the Greens left the two-party minority government. Andersson was tapped to replace Stefan Lofven as party leader and prime minister, roles he relinquished earlier this year. November 24, 2021 at 09:11PM https://ift.tt/3nNBW5H