Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson Resigns, Social Democrats Return
Ulf Kristersson said he was stepping down as Sweden’s prime minister.
The Social Democrats are described as returning to power.
Kristersson formally asked to leave his office.
He said the speaker of parliament would guide the next steps.
Those steps are meant to lead to a new government.
Kristersson said the work should start without delay.
The statement did not explain when a new government would be formed.
It also did not provide further details about the transition.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation.
The Social Democrats are described as reclaiming power.
Kristersson asked to be relieved of the prime minister’s office.
He said the speaker would lead the next stage toward forming a new government.
Kristersson said he wanted the process to begin immediately.
- Who
- Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the Social Democrats.
- What
- Kristersson resigned, beginning a process toward a new government.
- Why
- Kristersson requested to be relieved of office so the process of forming a new government could begin immediately.
- Resigning official
- Ulf Kristersson
- Position
- Prime minister of Sweden
- Political shift
- The Social Democrats are described as reclaiming power.
- Next step
- The speaker will lead the next stage toward a new government.
- Kristersson’s request
- He asked to be relieved of the office of prime minister.
- Stated timing
- Kristersson wanted the process to begin immediately.