Overview

• The 48-year-old Christian Democrat fainted during her official introduction in Stockholm and was helped offstage as the broadcast was briefly suspended.
• She reappeared within minutes, cited low blood sugar as the cause, and briefly resumed the event before organizers ended the appearance.
• Authorities have not indicated whether she will receive preventive medical checks, and there were no immediate reports of serious injury.
• Lann steps into the role following Acko Ankarberg Johansson’s resignation to run for parliament after three years at the ministry.
• Viral video of the fall intensified attention on her appointment and on Sweden’s healthcare strains, including long waits, staffing gaps and funding pressures.