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Per Olsson Fridh

b. 1981

Swedish politician

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About Per Olsson Fridh

Born 1981. Per Olsson Fridh is a Swedish politician.

Per Olsson Fridh (born 27 June 1981) is a Swedish politician for the Green Party. He served as Minister for International Development Cooperation from February to November 2021.

He previously served as state secretary to Alice Bah Kuhnke, the Minister of Culture and Democracy, from 2014 to 2019 and then as state secretary to Peter Eriksson, the Minister for International Development Cooperation, from 2019 until his own appointment as cabinet minister.

Personal life Olsson Fridh grew up in Lomma and in Malmö. He is married to Madeleine Kaharascho Fridh, a Feminist Inititative politician who is serving on the Stockholm City Council.

Career Olsson Fridh has previously served as the Chairman of the Stockholm chapter of the Green Party. He was elected to the Riksdag following the 2014 general election but was appointed State Secretary to Alice Bah Kuhnke, the Minister of Culture and Democracy, a few weeks later.

Other activities Joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee, Alternate Member

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Important facts

Born
27 June 1981, Sweden
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Sweden
Education
Lund University
Positions held
Member of the Swedish Riksdag, Member of the Committee on Defence, Minister for International Development Cooperation
Employers
Folke Bernadotte Academy
Also known as
Per Olof Olsson Fridh

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Per Olsson Fridh?

Swedish politician

When was Per Olsson Fridh born?

Per Olsson Fridh was born on 27 June 1981 in Sweden.

What is Per Olsson Fridh's occupation?

Per Olsson Fridh is a politician.

What nationality is Per Olsson Fridh?

Per Olsson Fridh is Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Per Olsson Fridh

· Wikidata: Q19977122

· DBpedia: Per Olsson Fridh

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