Alf Svensson (politician)

Alf Robert Olof Svensson (born 1 October 1938) is a Swedish politician. 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 Parliament from 1985 to 1988, and again from 1991 until his election to the European Parliament in 2009. Between 1991 and 1994 he was Minister for Development Cooperation in the liberal-conservative Cabinet led by Prime Minister Carl Bildt.

This article is about the politician. For the guitarist, see Alf Svensson (guitarist).
Alf Svensson
Member of European Parliament
In office
14 July 2009 – 1 July 2014
Chairman of the Christian Democrats
In office
1973–2004
Preceded byBirger Ekstedt
Succeeded byGöran Hägglund
Minister for Development Cooperation
In office
1991–1994
Preceded byLena Hjelm-Wallén
Personal details
Born (1938-10-01) 1 October 1938
Tidan, Västergötland, Sweden
Political partyChristian Democrats
OccupationAdjunkt
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