Sweden's Center Party will choose a new leader on November 13 during their party conference in Karlstad. The election comes after current leader Anna-Karin Hatt announced her resignation on October 15. Hatt said she is stepping down due to hate and threats she has received.
The unexpected leadership change occurs less than a year before Sweden's next parliamentary election. This timing creates pressure for the party to quickly establish new leadership. The Center Party conference will run from November 13-16 in the city of Karlstad.
Hatt had served as party leader for less than six months before her resignation. The Center Party typically represents centrist and rural interests in Swedish politics. This sudden leadership vacuum could impact the party's preparation for upcoming elections.
Political observers note that frequent leadership changes can undermine party stability. The Center Party now faces the challenge of uniting behind a new leader while maintaining voter confidence.