He continued to serve as prime minister throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, although due to disagreements with V on rent control, his government was dismissed in June 2021. Although it was re-formed shortly afterwards, Löfven in August announced that he planned to step down as prime minister and leader of the Social Democrats at their next party conference. Magdalena Andersson, former finance minister, succeeded him in November 2021, and has led the government since then, with C, V, and MP serving as confidence and supply for the government.