Magdalena Andersson in 2021

Eva Magdalena Andersson (born 23 January 1967) is a Swedish politician and economist serving as the Prime Minister of Sweden since 30 November 2021, and as the leader of the Social Democratic Party since 4 November 2021.

Quotes

• There is a constitutional practice that a coalition government should resign when one party quits. I don't want to lead a government whose legitimacy will be questioned.
  • Magdalena Andersson (2021) cited in "Sweden's first female PM resigns hours after appointment" on BBC, 25 November 2021.

• It's understandable that in the current situation (due to 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine), more people are thinking about security issues. The security situation has changed dramatically in the last week.
  • Magdalena Andersson (2022) cited in "Swedish PM hesitant about NATO referendum" on Euractiv, 7 March 2022.

• The best thing for the security of Sweden and the Swedish people is to join NATO...We believe Sweden needs the formal security guarantees that come with membership in NATO.
  • Magdalena Andersson quoted in "Finland announces 'historic' NATO bid, and Sweden follows"Al Jazeera, 15 May 2022.

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