Category: Prime Minister Stefan Lofven

Swedish Police Probe Gothenburg Blast, 3 in Intensive Care

GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Four people were seriously hurt in an explosion and fire on Tuesday in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, and police are investigating whether an explosive device was placed at the scene. At least 16 were taken to hospital after the early morning blast set ablaze an apartment bloc in a central residential area. Fire…


Swedish PM Wins Support in Parliament to Form New Government

COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven narrowly won support from lawmakers Wednesday to form a new government after leading the country in a caretaking capacity since late last month. Lofven received 116 votes in the 349-seat Riksdagen in favor of giving him the mandate, with 60 abstentions. In Sweden, prime ministers can govern as long…


Swedish Prime Minister Lofven Resigns, Speaker to Look for New Leader

STOCKHOLM—Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven resigned on Monday, handing the speaker of its split parliament the task of finding a new government. Lofven had faced a deadline of midnight on Monday to either step down or call a snap election after losing a June 21 confidence vote when the Left Party withdrew its support. “I…


Swedish PM Lofven Ousted in Parliament No-confidence Vote

STOCKHOLM—Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament on Monday, plunging the country into deep political uncertainty. Lofven, who was defeated after nearly seven years in power over a plan to ease rent controls for new-build apartments, now has a week to resign and hand the speaker the job of…


Swedish Prime Minister Lofven Ousted in Parliament No-Confidence Vote

STOCKHOLM—Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament on Monday, plunging the country into deep political uncertainty. Lofven, who was defeated after nearly seven years in power over a plan to ease rent controls for new-build apartments, now has a week to resign and hand the speaker the job of…