Karl Erik Olsson
Karl Erik Olsson | |
|---|---|
Carl Bildt | |
| Preceded by | Mats Hellström |
| Succeeded by | Margareta Winberg |
| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 1995–2004 | |
| Constituency | Sweden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 February 1938 Helsingborg, Sweden |
| Died | 23 January 2021 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Centre Party |
Karl Erik Olsson (23 February 1938 – 23 January 2021)[1][2] was a Swedish Centre Party politician, Minister for Agriculture, member of the Riksdag and member of the European Parliament.
Early life and education
Olsson was born to the farmer Karl Olsson and Erika Nordström on February 23, 1938, in
realskola and continued his education at an agricultural school.[2]
Political career
Olsson started his career within the Centre Party within the
Bildt Cabinet. In 1995 he left the Riksdag to become a member of the European Parliament, remaining until 2004.[2][3]
References
- ^ a b Svenberg, Josef (2021-01-24). "Tidigare jordbruksminister Karl Erik Olsson (C) är död". Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ a b c Lööf, Annie; Arthursson, Michael. "Vi minns Karl Erik Olsson" (Press release) (in Swedish). Centre Party. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ "Tidigare ministern Karl Erik Olsson är död". Sydsvenskan (in Swedish). TT News Agency. 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2023-04-17.