Prime Minister Stefan Löfven of Sweden will try to form a new coalition after his minority cabinet last week fell by a vote of no confidence. Löfven will continue to lead the interim government for the time being.
There will be no by-elections if he succeeds in putting together a new cabinet. Regular parliamentary elections are scheduled for September next year.
The resigned prime minister said at a press conference that the country has found itself in a difficult parliamentary situation. He also indicated that midterm elections, partly because of the corona pandemic, are not a good idea.
Liberalize the rental market
The minority cabinet fell last week after a vote of no confidence was passed over a controversial lease plan. Löfven’s intention to liberalize the strictly regulated rents led to the filing of the motion by right-wing parties.
181 of 349 MPs voted in favor of the motion. The Left Party, which gave tolerance support to the cabinet, also supported the motion. Critics fear the plan would lead to large rent increases. Löfven’s cabinet thought this was necessary to stimulate the construction of houses.
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