Ulf Kristersson approved as Prime Minister
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On Monday 17 October, the Riksdag approved the Speaker’s proposal to appoint Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) as Prime Minister.
If more than half of the members of the Riksdag, that is at least 175 members, vote against the Speaker’s proposal for a new prime minister, it is rejected. Otherwise, it is approved.
The result of the vote in the Chamber:
- Yes: 176
- No: 173
- Abstain: 0
- Absent: 0
How the parties voted
Social Democratic Party
Yes – 0 votes, No – 107 votes, Abstain – 0 votes, Absent – 0
Sweden Democrats
Yes – 73 votes, No – 0 votes, Abstain – 0 votes, Absent – 0
Moderate Party
Yes – 68 votes, No – 0 votes, Abstain – 0 votes, Absent – 0
Left Party
Yes – 0 votes, No – 24 votes, Abstain – 0 votes, Absent – 0
Centre Party
Yes – 0 votes, No – 24 votes, Abstain – 0 votes, Absent – 0
Christian Democrats
Yes – 19 votes, No – 0 votes, Abstain – 0 votes, Absent – 0
Green Party
Yes – 0 votes, No – 18 votes, Abstain – 0 votes, Absent – 0
Liberal Party
Yes – 16 votes, No – 0 votes, Abstain – 0 votes, Absent – 0
Documents
Webcasts
The vote on the Speaker’s proposal for prime minister was interpreted into sign language. The webcast can be watched on demand via the Riksdag webcast service.
What happens now?
Since the proposal for prime minister has been approved by the Riksdag, the prime minister must announce, as soon as possible, the names of the ministers that will be included in the government. The new government will then take office at a special meeting known as a Council of State at the Royal Palace, with the head of state, that is, the King, presiding as chair. The Speaker also participates in the Council of State.
Background
Parliamentary elections were held on Sunday 11 September. On 15 September, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson (Social Democratic Party) formally requested to resign as Prime Minister and the Speaker granted her request.
The Speaker has the assignment of preparing a proposal for a new prime minister for the Riksdag to take a stand on. The assignment includes interview rounds with representatives of all the parties in the Riksdag and consultations with the Deputy Speakers. The Speaker also keeps the head of state informed of the situation regarding the assignment of presenting a proposal for a new prime minister. Until a new government has taken office in connection with a Council of State, Magdalena Andersson (Social Democratic Party) is Prime Minister in a caretaker government, consisting of representatives of the Social Democratic Party.
Further information
Contact
The Riksdag Information Service, telephone: 020 349 000, e-mail: riksdagsinformation@riksdagen.se.