A Swedish cabinet minister is expected to resign Monday after leaked internal documents reveal misuse of office, triggering intense search interest over the weekend. Opposition parties are calling for a confidence vote in the Riksdag, Sweden's parliament, as the scandal deepens.
Sources within the Swedish government confirmed that Minister of Infrastructure Tomas Eneroth will step down on May 11 following a leaked email chain showing preferential treatment to a specific construction firm. The opposition Moderate Party has formally filed a motion of no confidence against Eneroth, citing the documents as clear evidence of misconduct.
Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, who leads the government from Rosenbad, the government headquarters, is scheduled to hold a press conference to address the situation. The scandal has dominated Swedish media all weekend, with major outlets in Stockholm politics focusing on the implications for the ruling coalition's stability.
This resignation is a significant event in Stockholm politics and comes amid broader scrutiny of government policy Sweden. The Riksdag is expected to debate the motion of no confidence later this week, adding further uncertainty to the political landscape.