Swedish Centre Party formally backs Social Democrat's Lofven for PM


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  • Saturday, 12 Jan 2019

FILE PHOTO: Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven takes part in the EU board of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden November 23, 2018. Henrik Montgomery/TT News Agency/via REUTERS

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's Centre Party gave its backing for a deal on Saturday that could end months of political deadlock after an inconclusive election and give centre-left Social Democrat leader Stefan Lofven a second term in office.

The agreement, which would force Lofven to shift sharply right in economic policy, includes tax cuts and labour market reform.

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