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Ulf Kristersson
Ulf Hjalmar Kristersson is a Swedish politician who has served as Prime Minister of Sweden since October 2022 and as leader of the Moderate Party since 2017. He has been a member of the Riksdag since 2014, having previously served from 1991 to 2000, and was Minister for Social Security from 2010 to 2014.
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politics · Prime Minister of Sweden since 2022 · politician · also Ulf Kristersson, Ulf Hjalmar Ed Kristersson, Kristersson
Born 29 December 1963 · Q1780398
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I am happy about the trust that I have received from the Riksdag. I am also humbled by the tasks that lie ahead of us.
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2026· 7 entries
“I am happy about the trust that I have received from the Riksdag. I am also humbled by the tasks that lie ahead of us.”
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DD News: India, Sweden upgrade ties to strategic partnership after PM Modi-Kristersson talks
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es.jetss.com: La medida entra en vigor tres días antes de las elecciones generales y refuerza la agenda de seguridad del gobierno conservador de Ulf Kristersson
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Hechos de Hoy: Ulf Kristersson avisa a Europa del peligro de Sánchez
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Public attention spiked: 2,952 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5× the usual 596, with 0 article edits.
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Won: Sweden (June 2026).
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2025· 3 entries
Won: Iceland (May 2025).
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And is not to affect Systembolaget's monopoly on selling liquor
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Kristersson announced that his government had decided to go ahead with the largest rearmament of the Swedish Armed Forces since the Cold War
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2024· 7 entries
Awarded Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class (2024).
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Won: Ukraine (August 2024).
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Won: Denmark (May 2024).
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Won: Finland (April 2024).
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Won: France (January 2024).
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The number of asylum-related residence permits fell to its lowest level since 1985
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Have the lowest number of immigrants since 1997, and will for the first time in over 50 years have more people migrating from Sweden than immigrating to Sweden
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2023· 4 entries
Won: Sweden (September 2023).
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“s armed forces for help. He would discuss with the heads of the Försvarsmakten and the police how soldiers could support police officers in their work against criminal gangs. To make cooperation between different government agencies easier when it comes to matters regarding national security Kristersson”
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Sweden reported the lowest number of asylum seekers it had recorded during the 21st century
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Following a series of Quran burnings in Sweden, a trend started by Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan which garnered international attention, Kristersson publicly denounced these actions
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2022· 7 entries
Mint: PM Modi congratulates Ulf Kristersson on becoming Sweden's Prime Minister
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The Free Press Journal: PM Modi congratulates Sweden's Ulf Kristersson for becoming new Prime Minister
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Anadolu Ajansi: Ulf Kristersson elected Sweden’s new prime minister
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Politico Europe: Swedish parliament backs center-right leader Ulf Kristersson as new PM
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en.mehrnews: Swedish parliament elects Ulf Kristersson as new PM
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Sweden (2022).
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Career landmark: member of the Swedish Riksdag (2022–2022).
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2018· 1 entry
Career landmark: member of the Swedish Riksdag (2018–2022).
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2017· 2 entries
Career landmark: member of the Swedish War Delegation (2017).
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Career landmark: Leader of the Moderate Party (2017).
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2014· 2 entries
Career landmark: member of the Swedish Riksdag (2014–2018).
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Career landmark: member of the Committee on Finance (2014–2014).
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2010· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister for Social Security (2010–2014).
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2006· 1 entry
Was appointed Vice Mayor (Socialborgarråd) in Stockholm, responsible for the social welfare and labor division
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2003· 1 entry
Career landmark: municipal commissioner in Sweden (2003–2006).
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2002· 1 entry
As Commissioner (Mayor) for Finance in Strängnäs and served there until 2006
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1998· 2 entries
Career landmark: member of the Swedish Riksdag (1998–2000).
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Career landmark: Member of the Committee on Social Insurance (1998–2000).
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1994· 3 entries
Career landmark: member of the Swedish Riksdag (1994–1998).
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Career landmark: Member of the Committee on Social Insurance (1994–1998).
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Also released the book Non-working Generation at Timbros publishing company
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1992· 1 entry
Kristersson was challenged as chairman of MUF by Fredrik Reinfeldt
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1991· 2 entries
The centre-right Bildt Cabinet took power, and Kristersson became an MP
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Career landmark: member of the Swedish Riksdag (1991–1994).
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1988· 2 entries
Career landmark: Chairman of the Moderate Youth League (1988–1992).
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Studied at Uppsala University (1985–1988).
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1963· 1 entry
Born 1963-12-29.
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