Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven Loses Confidence Vote - NPR

Stefan Lofven, Sweden's Social Democratic prime minister since 2014, lost a confidence vote in parliament Monday.

Stefan Lofven, Sweden's Social Democratic prime minister since 2014, lost a confidence vote in parliament Monday.

STOCKHOLM — Stefan Lofven, Sweden's Social Democratic prime minister since 2014, lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday, making him the first Swedish leader ever to lose such a motion.

The Left Party said it lost confidence in Lofven over a proposal to abolish rent controls on newly built properties.

After the vote, Lofven, 63, said that "regardless of what happens, I and my party will be available to shoulder the responsibility for leading the country.".

However, Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar said the party was standing by its decision to oppose Lofven and said his effort was "a political show.".

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