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Åsa Romson
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| Minister for the Environment | |
| In office 3 October 2014 – 25 May 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Stefan Löfven |
| Preceded by | Lena Ek |
| Succeeded by | Karolina Skog |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden (honorary title) |
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| In office 3 October 2014 – 25 May 2016 Serving with Margot Wallström
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| Prime Minister | Stefan Löfven |
| Preceded by | Jan Björklund |
| Succeeded by | Isabella Lövin |
| Spokesperson of the Green Party | |
| In office 21 May 2011 – 13 May 2016 Serving with Gustav Fridolin
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| Preceded by | Maria Wetterstrand Peter Eriksson |
| Succeeded by | Isabella Lövin Gustav Fridolin |
| Member of the Riksdag | |
| In office 7 June 2016 – 14 July 2017 |
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| In office 18 May 2013 – 2 October 2014 |
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| In office 4 October 2010 – 22 November 2012 |
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| Constituency | Stockholm Municipality |
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| Born | 22 March 1972 Salem, Sweden |
| Political party | Green Party |
| Alma mater | Stockholm University (JD) |
| Profession | Politician |
Åsa Elisabeth Romson (born on March 22, 1972) is a Swedish politician. She was the Minister for the Environment for Sweden from 2014 to 2016. She also held the honorary title of Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden during the same time. Åsa Romson is a member of the Green Party. She was one of the party's main spokespersons, working alongside Gustav Fridolin, from 2011 to 2016.
In 2012, Åsa Romson earned a special degree called a doctorate in environmental law. She studied at Stockholm University. This means she is an expert in laws about protecting our planet.
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Åsa Romson's Political Journey
Åsa Romson has been involved in politics for many years. She started her political work in the late 1990s.
Early Steps in Politics
- In the late 1990s, she joined the Green Party.
- She was also part of the Young Greens of Sweden, which is the youth group for the Green Party.
- From 2002 to 2010, she served on the city council in Stockholm. A city council helps make decisions for a city.
Serving in the Swedish Parliament
- Since the 2010 election, Åsa Romson has been a member of the Riksdag. The Riksdag is the name for Sweden's parliament, similar to a country's main law-making body.
- In parliament, she focused on environmental and climate policy. This means she worked on laws and plans to protect the environment and fight climate change.
Becoming a Party Leader
- On March 29, 2011, Åsa Romson was suggested as a candidate to become a new spokesperson for the Green Party.
- She was chosen for this important role on May 21, 2011, along with Gustav Fridolin. A spokesperson helps lead the party and share its ideas.
Important Government Roles
- Åsa Romson became the Minister for the Environment in the Löfven Government. A minister is a high-ranking official in the government.
- She also served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden. This is a very important role, helping the Prime Minister lead the country.
- In May 2016, Åsa Romson decided to leave her government roles. This happened after the Green Party chose not to nominate her to continue as one of their leaders.
See Also
In Spanish: Åsa Romson para niños
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