Alf Svensson

Alf Robert Olof Svensson (born 1 October 1938) is a Swedish politician and author. He was a Member of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2014. Svensson was the leader of the Christian Democrats in Sweden between 1973 and 3 April 2004.

He was a member of the Christian Democrats from the party's foundation in 1964; he was also one of the founders of its youth wing, Young Christian Democrats, in 1966, and was its chairman from 1970 to 1973. In 1973 he became the leader of the party, after its first leader Birger Ekstedt had died in 1972. Svensson was elected to the council of Gränna, following which he was elected to Jönköping's municipal council and later to Jönköping's county council. During his time as an MEP in European parliament, Svensson encouraged the EU to pay attention to poorer countries in the union as well called for improved coordination between member states.

Svensson, whose leadership of the Christian Democrats lasted over three decades (1973–2004), is a firm supporter of the European Union and its Economic and Monetary Union, unlike many of his voters who are in general more sceptical about the introduction of the euro.

Family Svensson is married and has three children.