Anders Ygeman
Anders Ygeman | |
|---|---|
Minister for Digital Development | |
| In office 21 January 2019 – 30 November 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Stefan Löfven |
| Preceded by | Peter Eriksson |
| Succeeded by | Khashayar Farmanbar |
| Parliamentary Group Leader of the Social Democratic Party in the Riksdag | |
| In office 27 July 2017 – 21 January 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Stefan Löfven |
| Preceded by | Tomas Eneroth |
| Succeeded by | Annelie Karlsson |
| Minister for Home Affairs | |
| In office 3 October 2014 – 27 July 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Stefan Löfven |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Morgan Johansson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 June 1970 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
| Spouse | Elisabeth Brandt-Ygeman |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Politician |
Anders Ingvar Ygeman (Swedish pronunciation:
Biography
Ygeman grew up in Hagsätra and lived in Årsta, Stockholm. He is the son of journalist Ingvar Ygeman. In 1990, Ygeman studied criminology at Stockholm University for one semester, but dropped out without a degree.[2]
Anders Ygeman was liberated in 1990 from execution of military service. He has commented on his military training as following words: "I pulled in, but quickly moved out. After five days I requested a weapon-free service. Basically, I'm probably quite a pacifist."[2] Ygeman was the chairman of SSU of Stockholm in 1992-1996 and Deputy Chairman of the SSU in 1995-1997.
Ygeman is a parliamentarian since 1996.[3]
He is married to Elisabeth Brandt-Ygeman and together they have two children.
Career
Minister for Home Affairs (2014-2017)
When the
After the terrorist attacks in
On 26 July 2017, a majority in the
Chairman of the Social Democrats in Stockholm (2016– )
On September 11, 2016, Anders Ygeman was elected as a new chairman of the Social Democrats in Stockholm after Veronica Palm. Ygeman was elected by a unanimous extraordinary annual meeting. Anders Ygeman represents Stockholm in the Riksdag since 1995. As the chairman of the Social Democrats in Stockholm, he is given responsibility to lead and develop politics and the organization.[8][9]
References
- ^ Anders Ygeman (s) - Riksdagen 2008-03-25
- ^ a b "Expressen". Retrieved 17 January 2018.
- ^ "Inrikesminister Anders Ygeman". Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
- ^ Regeringskansliet, Regeringen och (24 November 2014). "The Government of Sweden". Regeringskansliet.
- ^ theguardian.com 28 January 2016: Sweden to expel up to 80,000 rejected asylum seekers
- ^ "Vad skulle vi ta oss till utan Anders Ygeman?". Retrieved 17 January 2018.
- ^ Oppositional Alliance calls for a vote of no confidence against 3 cabinet minister 2017-07-26
- ^ "Ygeman tar över S i Stockholm". Retrieved 17 January 2018.
- ^ "Ygeman tar över S i Stockholm". Retrieved 17 January 2018.
External links
Media related to Anders Ygeman at Wikimedia Commons