Andersson seeks return as Sweden’s first female prime minister

Magdalena Andersson is seeking to return as Sweden’s first female prime minister, SVT reports in a profile of the Social Democratic Party leader’s life and career.

The profile follows her journey from growing up in Uppsala to a successful career within the Social Democratic Party. As she campaigns in the 2026 election, Andersson faces the same challenge that has marked her party’s past three elections: securing the parliamentary support needed to govern Sweden and keeping its potential partners united.

SVT’s review examines who Andersson is and traces her political career.