August 22, 2021
20:55
–
The Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Leuven announced today that he will resign in November in order to allow his successor to prepare for the parliamentary elections in the country next year, the world agencies reported, quoted by BTA.
“I will resign from my position as party chief at the party congress in November and, as a result, as prime minister,” Leuven said.
The 64-year-old politician has led the Swedish Social Democratic Workers’ Party for 10 years. He became prime minister in 2014 and remained in office until June 28, when he had to step down due to a vote of no confidence in parliament. A political crisis ensued, and Leuven was again given a mandate to form a government and took office again on 7 July. But he remains in a fragile position. Now the news that he will step down aims to keep his party’s chances of voting next year.
“Everything has an end and I want to give my successor the best possible chance,” said Leuven.
The news surprised his supporters, as he had recently said he wanted to take his party to the polls. But commentators say his decision to withdraw is wise.
“Leuven is not good at campaigning or debating. He is not the leader the Social Democrats need during a difficult campaign where rhetoric will be important,” said Eva Stenberg, a political commentator for Dagens. Nicheter “.
It is not yet clear who will be Leuven’s successor. It is rumored that this may be Finance Minister Magdalena Anderson.
The new party leader must receive parliamentary approval before succeeding Leuven as prime minister.
