Meit Fohlin declines Riksdag seat,
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Meit Fohlin declines Riksdag seat, hands mandate to Filip Reinhag

Social Democrat Meit Fohlin was elected to the Riksdag, but on Friday the Gotland politician announced that she would decline the seat. The mandate will thus be handed over to party colleague Filip Reinhag, local media report.

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In the parliamentary elections, Meit Fohlin (S) received 954 personal votes, more than her party colleague Filip Reinhag's 729.

On Friday, Fohlin announced that despite the strong support, she is choosing to remain a politician on the Gotland Regional Council.

I believe that as a freer actor I will be able to do more good, and I hope that everyone will see that and understand it during the mandate period, Fohlin tells P4 Gotland.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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