Swedish finance minister given more time to try to form new government

FILE PHOTO: Sweden's Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson attends a news conference where her nomination to take over as the leader of the Social Democrats has been announced, in Stockholm, Sweden, September 29, 2021. Jessica Gow/TT News Agency/via REUTERS

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson has been given more time to try to form a new government, and is hopeful of striking a deal with the Left Party to become the country's first female prime minister.

Andersson is in negotiations with the Left Party to gain their support ahead of a potential vote. The speaker said in a statement that he had extended the deadline until Nov. 22, after a request from Andersson.