Goran Persson, Sweden's prime minister, plucked a merry clutch of rabbits out of his conjuror's hat.

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Goran Persson, the Social Democrats' rumbustious leader, had become increasingly domineering during his decade in office.

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Prime Minister Goran Persson said the vote revealed "profound scepticism towards the European project".

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With the budget heading for surplus next year, Sweden's prime minister, Goran Persson, has promised to boost spending on social services.

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The Social Democratic prime minister, Goran Persson, stands shoulder to shoulder with his toughest rival, Lars Leijonborg of the economically right-wing Liberals.

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Once celebrated for his waspish one-liners, Mr Bildt no longer bothers to attack directly his chief political foe, the prime minister, Goran Persson.

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The Swedish Prime Minister Goran Persson has prepared the way for success by touring all EU capitals to co-ordinate views and thrash out ideas.

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The ruling left-of-centre Social Democrats led by Goran Persson won Sweden 's general election, but with their lowest share of votes for 40 years.

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Goran Persson, Sweden's Social Democratic prime minister, has echoed Mr Johnsson.

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Sweden's ruling Social Democrats, led by the prime minister, Goran Persson, easily won a general election, scoring nearly 40% of the votes against 15% for the main right-wing party, the Moderates.

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