Alf Svensson (politician)
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This article is about the politician. For the guitarist, see Alf Svensson (guitarist).
Alf Robert Olof Svensson (born 1 October 1938) is a Swedish politician. He was a Member of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2014.[1] Svensson was the leader of the Christian Democrats in Sweden between 1973 and 3 April 2004.[1] He was a Member of Parliament from 1985 to 1988, and again from 1991 until his election to the European Parliament in 2009.[1] Between 1991 and 1994 he was Minister for Development Cooperation in the liberal-conservative Cabinet led by Prime Minister Carl Bildt.[1]
Quick Facts Member of European Parliament, Chairman of the Christian Democrats ...
Alf Svensson | |
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Member of European Parliament | |
In office 14 July 2009 – 1 July 2014 | |
Chairman of the Christian Democrats | |
In office 1973–2004 | |
Preceded by | Birger Ekstedt |
Succeeded by | Göran Hägglund |
Minister for Development Cooperation | |
In office 1991–1994 | |
Preceded by | Lena Hjelm-Wallén |
Personal details | |
Born | (1938-10-01) 1 October 1938 (age 85) Tidan, Västergötland, Sweden |
Political party | Christian Democrats |
Occupation | Adjunkt |
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