Katrin Sjögren facts for kids
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Katrin Sjögren
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Sjögren in November 2010
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| Premier of Åland | |
| Assumed office 11 December 2023 |
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| Governor | Peter Lindbäck |
| Deputy | Annika Hambrudd |
| Preceded by | Veronica Thörnroos |
| In office 25 November 2015 – 25 November 2019 |
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| Governor | Peter Lindbäck |
| Deputy | Camilla Gunell |
| Preceded by | Camilla Gunell |
| Succeeded by | Veronica Thörnroos |
| Leader of Liberals for Åland | |
| Assumed office 2012 |
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| Minister of Social Affairs and Environment | |
| In office 2007–2011 |
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| Premier | Viveka Eriksson |
| Member of the Åland Parliament | |
| Assumed office 2003 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1966 |
| 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.
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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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The ribbon bar for the Order of the Polar Star.
