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Magdalena Andersson: Sweden’s first female prime minister reappointed by narrow margin

Sweden’s first female prime minister has been reappointed to the top job after political turmoil forced her to resign within hours of taking the post last week. MPs backed Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson by a narrow margin in a new vote on Monday. She will attempt to lead a one-party government until an […]

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Sweden’s parliament confirms Magdalena Andersson as first female PM

Sweden’s parliament confirmed Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson as the country’s first female prime minister. The 54-year-old, who took over as leader of the governing Social Democrat party earlier this month, was elected as outgoing leader Stefan Lofven’s successor during a confirmation vote in parliament on Wednesday. A total of 117 members of parliament voted […]