Resigns

World

CORRUPTION

Austria's Chancellor Kurz steps down amid corruption allegations

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/10/21

Austria Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg of the OeVP is to take over as chancellor

World

SWEDEN

Swedish economy minister announces surprise departure

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/9/21

The Turkish-born Social Democrat was the first immigrant to hold a Swedish ministerial post

World

SWEDEN

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven announces plan to resign in November

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/22/21

Lofven declared his intention to step down as leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, as well as from his prime ministerial post

World

SWEDEN

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven resigns following no-confidence vote

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/28/21

Lofven decided not to call new elections in light of the coronavirus pandemic

Sports

SPORTS

Tokyo Olympics head Mori to resign over sexist comment

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/11/21

"Board of directors meetings with many women take more time," said the 83-year-old former prime minister.

Finland

Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne resigns

The Nomad Today 12/3/19

Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin (SDP) has returned prematurely from Brussels. Upon arrival, she confirmed she is ready to replace Rinne, if the party agrees.