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Swedish premier to call for new vote on March 22

After only two months in office, Sweden's prime minister said Wednesday he will call for new elections to be held on March 22 next year.

 

Social Democrat Stefan Lofven announced the decision after lawmakers rejected his left-leaning minority government's first budget proposal.

 

A far-right party sided with the center-right opposition to vote against the budget with the aim of toppling the coalition that took office in October. 182 lawmakers voted against the budget in Parliament Wednesday, while only 153 voted in favor.

 

Lofven needs to wait until December 29 to officially call for the new elections according to rules set out in Sweden's Constitution.

 


פרסום ראשון: 12.03.14, 18:49