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Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist

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  • Sep 28

    Magdalena Andersson abandons Swedish government formation after Left Party dispute

    Swedish Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson conceded her bid to form a cabinet on Monday after the Left Party voted with the right-wing bloc to re-elect parliamentary speaker Andreas Norlén.

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