Sweden, viewed for decades as one of Europe's most progressive countries on gender relations, had until now never placed a woman in top political post

The need to get continent's tourism industry up and running again after coronavirus lockdowns is urgent, but leaders urge caution, as virus 'is still out there'

Five years in office saw sharp deterioration in ties with Israel, particularly after calling killing of Palestinians carrying out terror attacks 'extrajudicial killings'

Gathering of world leaders to be held in 2020, 75 years after Auschwitz liberated; Swedish PM: 'Anti-Semitism isn't only a Jewish problem, it is a poison for all of society'

Following query by World Jewish Congress, Stefan Lofven condemns anti-Semitic marches in country, says 'Jewish life is an integral part of Swedish society'