Sweden Rejects Centre Leader as Prime Minister, Kristersson Retains Mandate

• Swedish lawmakers rejected Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as prime minister on November 3.
• The rejection was widely expected amid a post-election gridlock in Sweden.
• Acting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received a fresh mandate to attempt to form a government.
• The rejection of Thand Ringqvist occurred in Stockholm on November 3.
• Kristersson's new mandate follows the anticipated outcome of the premiership vote.