His resignation becomes official in November, when the party will elect a new chair, who will then become prime minister if confirmed by parliament. After 10 years in the spotlight, as head of his party since 2012 and prime minister since 2014, Lofven’s departure leaves a leadership vacuum. But it also presents an opportunity for a country that has long thought of itself as a world leader on gender equality: the prospect of Sweden’s first female prime minister.

Source: Washington Post August 23, 2021 21:00 UTC