Sweden Rejects Ringqvist, Taps Kristersson

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Sweden’s parliament rejected Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as prime minister and tasked Ulf Kristersson with forming a government, extending a two-month political deadlock.

Der Spiegel

Sweden: Parliament rejects Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as prime minister – the blockade continues

For two months, Sweden has been unable to form a new government. The Social Democrats failed first, and now Centre Party politician Ringqvist has failed as well. Parliament still has two ballot attempts left — the third candidate is already in the running.

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Dagens Nyheter

Crushing Defeat for Centre Party Leader in the Prime Minister Vote

As expected, it was a crushing defeat for Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist when Parliament considered her in a vote for prime minister. Only members from her own party voted yes. Now Ulf Kristersson is tasked with trying to form a government.