### [2026-10-15](/feed/2026/10/15/index.md)

##### 2026 Swedish government formation
# The Riksdag votes against the appointment of Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson to repeat as Prime Minister of Sweden. Last 28 September, Andersson already returned her mandate to explore forming a new government. 




### Sources:

1. [Anadolu Agency](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/swedish-parliamet-votes-against-andersson-as-prime-minister-/4089695)

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