Conservative leader Ulf Kristersson elected new Swedish Prime Minister

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Kathmandu, October 17. Conservative leader Ulf Kristersson was elected as Sweden’s Prime Minister on Monday. For the first time, the conservative leader is also backed by the far-right Sweden Democrats.

Kristersson was elected with 176 votes in favor and 173 in against. Further, he announced on Friday to build a three-party government between his Moderate Party, the Christian Democrats and the Liberals, which got support in the parliament from far-right Sweden Democrats.

Moreover, the new government has revealed plans to cut off on taxes, stricter immigration policies, building of a new nuclear plant among others. The changes are in accordance with a policy deal made with the Sweden Democrats.

 

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