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Katrin Sjögren
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Sjögren in November 2010
Premier of Åland
Assumed office
11 December 2023
Governor Peter Lindbäck
Deputy Annika Hambrudd [sv]
Preceded by Veronica Thörnroos
In office
25 November 2015 – 25 November 2019
Governor Peter Lindbäck
Deputy Camilla Gunell
Preceded by Camilla Gunell
Succeeded by Veronica Thörnroos
Leader of Liberals for Åland
Assumed office
2012
Minister of Social Affairs and Environment
In office
2007–2011
Premier Viveka Eriksson
Member of the Åland Parliament
Assumed office
2003
Personal details
Born (1966-02-02) February 2, 1966 (age 59)
Nationality Finnish
Political party Liberals for Åland
Spouse Anders Eriksson
Children 3
Residences Mariehamn, Åland

Katrin Sjögren was born on 2 February 1966. She is a politician from Åland, which is a group of islands that belong to Finland. She has held a very important job called the Premier of Åland. This is like being the head of the government for the Åland islands.

Katrin Sjögren was the Premier from 2015 to 2019. She started this important role again on 11 December 2023. She is also the leader of a political group called the Liberals for Åland party, a position she has held since 2012.

Katrin Sjögren's Political Journey

Katrin Sjögren started her political career by being elected to the Parliament of Åland in 2003. The Parliament is where laws are made for Åland.

Serving as a Minister

Before becoming Premier, she worked as a Minister of Social Affairs and Environment. She held this job from 2007 to 2011. As a minister, she was in charge of important areas like social services and protecting the environment in Åland.

Family Life in Mariehamn

Katrin Sjögren lives in Mariehamn, which is the capital city of Åland. She lives there with her husband, Anders Eriksson, and their three children.

Awards and Recognitions

Katrin Sjögren has received special awards for her work.

Order of the Polar Star

In 2022, she was given the Order of the Polar Star from Sweden. This is a special honor given to people who have done great things for their country or for Sweden.

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