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Social Democrats Face Leadership Shakeup as Four Politicians Resign Ahead of Local Elections

Key Points
  • Four Social Democrats have resigned from municipal board positions, including all three regular members and one substitute.
  • Magnus Carlberg is leaving the health and social care committee after nearly 15 years of service.
  • The resignations come six months before local elections and follow the party's decision to remove Anna Green as top candidate on the ballot.

The Swedish Social Democrats are undergoing significant leadership changes with four party members resigning from municipal board positions just six months before local elections. According to reports, all three of the party's regular board members plus one substitute have stepped down from their roles in the municipal council. The resignations come amid internal party turmoil, with sources indicating the background involves the party's decision to remove Anna Green as the top candidate on the ballot for the upcoming autumn elections.

' Among those leaving is Magnus Carlberg, who is stepping down from the health and social care committee where he has served for nearly 15 years. ' The political reshuffling required seven by-elections during Monday's municipal council meeting as various politicians covered for one another. The developments come at a critical time for the Social Democrats, with local elections scheduled for later this year.

I think they have thrown Anna under the bus.

Siv Pettersson, departing politician

We welcome new representatives for the party.

Magnus Carlberg, politician stepping down from health and social care committee

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