Swedish PM Stefan Lofven to resign in November ahead of 2022 general elections

Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven of the Social Democrats party said unexpectedly on Sunday he would resign later this year ahead of general elections in September 2022. “I have informed the party’s executive committee and the nomination committee’s chairman that I want to leave the role as party leader at the party congress in November… Read More Swedish PM Stefan Lofven to resign in November ahead of 2022 general elections

Qatar to hold first legislative elections on October 2

Qatar’s first legislative polls for two-thirds of the advisory Shura Council will be held on October 2, according to a decree issued by the ruling emir on Sunday and published by his office. Qataris will elect 30 members of the 45-seat body while Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will continue to appoint the remaining… Read More Qatar to hold first legislative elections on October 2