Sweden’s Stefan Lofven resigns, paving way for finance minister to take over

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Lofven formally resigns in long-planned move with Magdalena Andersson expected to become Sweden's first female leader

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven hands in his resignation to the speaker of parliament Andreas Norlen at the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, November 10 2021. Picture: TT NEWS AGENCY/ANDERS WIKLUND/ REUTERS

Andersson replaced Lofven as leader of the Social Democrats last week and is likely to be the speaker of parliament's first choice to form a new government. She does not need a majority in the 349-seat parliament to back her as prime minister. But she must avoid a majority voting against her.

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