Ulf Kristersson

Ulf Kristersson

Sweden SwedenpoliticianMaleb. 19735.1Global Dominance: 0.08%

Ulf Kristersson is a Swedish politician serving as the Prime Minister of Sweden since October 2022. He is the leader of the Moderate Party and has previously held various positions within the Swedish government, including Minister for Social Security. In the wake of a tragic mass shooting in Örebro, he announced plans to tighten Sweden's gun laws, emphasizing the government's commitment to public safety and mourning for the victims.

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Ulf Kristersson commented that having an experienced speaker like Norlén is beneficial in the current complicated parliamentary situation.

Moderaterna nominerar Andreas Norlén som riksdagens talman
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-09-27
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Ulf Kristersson formally submitted his resignation to the speaker.

Här är stegen till en ny svensk regering
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-09-20
5.0

Ulf Kristersson posted a letter on X shortly after the final results were announced, saying he would resign from his position as the head of government.

PM to resign after left-leaning opposition wins election | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-09-18
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson is the outgoing Prime Minister who may attempt to form a majority if Magdalena Andersson fails.

Švedijos rinkimų nugalėtoja Magdalena Andersson yra pasirengusi formuoti vyriausybę
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-18
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Ulf Kristersson is the centre-right prime minister of Sweden who was ousted by the voters.

tightest of wins for the centre-left – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-18
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation after the preliminary results of the elections were published.

В Швеции левые партии получили большинство на выборах, премьер ушел в отставку
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-09-18
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson is the leader of the Moderates and may need to form a new government if Andersson fails.

Schweden nach Wahlen gespalten: Schafft Andersson die Regierungsbildung?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-17
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation after acknowledging defeat in the legislative elections.

Primeiro-ministro sueco demite-se após vitória da Esquerda
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-09-17
4.0

Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation as Prime Minister after his party lost the election.

Index - Külföld - Lemondott Ulf Kristersson svéd miniszterelnök, miután pártja elvesztette a választást
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-09-17
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Ulf Kristersson states that his resignation as Prime Minister is 'natural' given the lack of a majority.

Ser inte Magdalena Andersson som valvinnare
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-09-17
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Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation as Prime Minister following disappointing election results.

Schwedens Regierungschef Kristersson tritt nach Wahlschlappe zurück - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-09-17
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson has stood down as Sweden’s prime minister after the centre-left bloc won a slim majority in the election.

Sweden’s PM resigns after centre-left bloc wins slim majority in election | Sweden
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-17
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Ulf Kristersson acknowledged his defeat after the left bloc won the elections.

السويد: أحزاب اليسار تفوز بانتخابات البرلمان
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-09-17
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson resigns after election loss.

Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson resigns after election loss
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-17
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Andersson
Andersson

Ulf Kristersson is the current Prime Minister leading the right-wing alliance.

Pergalę rinkimuose švenčianti Magdalena Andersson žada „vesti Švediją į priekį“
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-17
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned after an electoral defeat.

Švédský premiér Ulf Kristersson po volební porážce rezignoval
Mladá fronta DNES (iDNES)·Czech RepublicCzech Republic· 2026-09-17
5.0

Ulf Kristersson has announced his resignation as Prime Minister following the election results.

Rødgrønn valgseier i Sverige – Kristersson går av
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-09-17
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson announces his resignation as Sweden's Prime Minister.

Sveriges statsminister går av. Motstander vil varsler «ny retning for landet vårt».
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-09-17
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson resigns as Prime Minister after the election results.

Rödgröna blocket får majoritet i valet
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-09-17
4.0

Ulf Kristersson is the leader of the right-wing bloc that was narrowly defeated in the parliamentary elections.

Desnica ostala bez većine za jedan mandat
Dnevni Avaz – widely circulated Bosnian daily·Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina· 2026-09-17
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson leads the right-wing and far-right party alliance in the parliamentary race.

Magdalena Andersson se pregătește să revină în scaunul de premier al Suediei. Blocul de stânga a câștigat alegerile
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-09-17
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson is the Prime Minister of Sweden who formed a pact with the Sweden Democrats.

Warum Schwedens Rechtspopulisten an der Wahlurne scheiterten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-16
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Jimmie Akesson
Jimmie Akesson

Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Moderates, expressed the outgoing government.

Elezioni in Svezia, il centrosinistra vince di un seggio: trattative per la formazione della maggioranza
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-16
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson is the Prime Minister and leads the Moderate Party, which has become the second largest party.

SVT: Opposition voiton todennäköisyys 99,9 prosenttia
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-09-16
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Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson

Ulf Kristersson is the current Prime Minister from the Moderate Party who is also seeking to partner with the Center Party.

Vasemmistovallan tiellä on pikkupuolue, joka haluaa ääripäät ulos
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-09-16
7.0

Ulf Kristersson is expected to acknowledge his defeat following the preliminary election results.

Förväntar mig att Kristersson erkänner sig besegrad
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-09-15
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Ulf Kristersson invited everyone to the meeting to discuss the election results.

DN Direkt – Rösträkningen väntas klar först på torsdag
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-09-15
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Ulf Kristersson has opened up for alternative government options.

Det här partiet måste vika sig – enligt statsvetare
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-09-15
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