Louis De Geer resigns as Prime Minister of Sweden; Count Arvid Posse succeeds (1880–1883)

Baron Louis De Geer resigned as Prime Minister of Sweden in April 1880 following the failure of his efforts to settle the armaments issue. He was succeeded by Count Arvid Posse, who entered government on 19 April 1880. Posse served as Prime Minister until his resignation on 13 June 1883, following political conflicts over military proposals and the allotment system.

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Background and detail

Background. Louis De Geer served as the first Prime Minister of Sweden from 1876. His tenure ended in April 1880 due to the failure of repeated efforts to settle the armaments issue. Arvid Posse, an influential figure of the Lantmanna Party and former Speaker of the lower house, succeeded him. Posse had previously represented the Nobility in the Riksdag of the Estates and served as a member of the Second Chamber.

Resignation and Succession. De Geer resigned in April 1880 when the failure of his repeated efforts to settle the armaments issue induced him to step down. Arvid Posse entered government on 19 April 1880, being appointed Prime Minister following De Geer's resignation. Posse also served as Minister of Finance from 7 December 1880 to 8 March 1881. The transition occurred within the context of the Riksdag, the supreme decision-making body of Sweden.

Posse's Tenure. Posse faced issues related to the reform of Parliament. In 1883, his government proposed military reforms based on permanent drafts and conscription. However, the Upper House insisted on retaining the allotment system, and the Lantmanna Party's cutbacks led to political dramas. These conflicts resulted in a defeat for Posse, leading to his resignation as Prime Minister on 13 June 1883.

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