10

Mar

Swedish PM vows to raise military spending substantially

STOCKHOLM, March 10 (Reuters) - Sweden's defence needs to be increased significantly as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has seen the security situation in Europe deteriorate, the government said on Thursday,…

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24

Nov

New Swedish PM resigns on first day in job, hopes for swift return

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden's first female prime minister, Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson, resigned on Wednesday after less than 12 hours in the top job after the Green Party quit their two-party…

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24

Nov

UPDATED: Sweden picks first female PM, crisis over budget vote looms

STOCKHOLM, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female prime minister on Wednesday, and immediately faced a crisis over a budget vote that her government…

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22

Nov

Swedish parliament to vote on Social Democrat leader Andersson as new PM on Wednesday

STOCKHOLM, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Sweden's parliament will vote on Wednesday on approving Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson as prime minister, the Riksdag speaker said on Monday, amid lingering uncertainty…

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17

Nov

Swedish finance minister given more time to try to form new government

Swedish Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson has been given more time to try to form a new government, and is hopeful of striking a deal with the Left Party to become…

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05

Nov

Sweden moves closer to getting first woman prime minister

Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson moved a step closer to becoming Sweden's first woman prime minister when the ruling Social Democrat party elected her as its leader in place of Stefan…

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15

Sep

Swedish finance minister tipped to become country’s first female PM

Magdalena Andersson is favourite to become Sweden's prime minister when her Social Democrat colleague Stefan Lofven steps down in November, but major challenges face the current finance minister if she…

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