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Maud Olofsson
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Olofsson in 2011
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| Minister for Enterprise and Energy | |
| In office 6 October 2006 – 29 September 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | Fredrik Reinfeldt |
| Preceded by | Thomas Östros |
| Succeeded by | Annie Lööf |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden | |
| In office 6 October 2006 – 5 October 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Fredrik Reinfeldt |
| Preceded by | Bosse Ringholm |
| Succeeded by | Jan Björklund |
| Chairperson of the Centre Party | |
| In office 19 March 2001 – 23 September 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Lennart Daléus |
| Succeeded by | Annie Lööf |
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| Born | 9 August 1955 Örnsköldsvik, Sweden |
| Political party | Centre Party |
| Spouse | Rolf Olofsson |
Maud Elisabeth Olofsson (born Olsson, 9 August 1955) is a former Swedish politician. She was a very important leader for the Centre Party from 2001 to 2011. She also served as the Minister for Enterprise and Energy from 2006 to 2011. From 2006 to 2010, she was the Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden. Maud Olofsson was a member of the Riksdag (Sweden's parliament) from 2002 to 2011.
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Early Life and Career
Maud Olofsson was born in Arnäsvall, Sweden. She grew up in a place called Högbyn, which is in the Örnsköldsvik Municipality.
Starting in Politics
Maud began her journey in politics early. In 1974, she worked for the youth group of the Centre Party. She also became a member of the local council in Luleå in 1976. From 1992 to 1994, she worked as an advisor in the government, helping the Minister of Labour.
Leading the Centre Party
Maud Olofsson became the leader of the Centre Party on March 19, 2001. She took over from Lennart Daléus. After the election in 2002, many people said the party did better because of the "Maud effect." This meant her leadership helped the party gain more support.
Political Ideas
Maud Olofsson's political views were typical for the Centre Party. She cared a lot about rural areas in Sweden. She wanted to make sure that small communities in the countryside could thrive.
Modernizing the Party
Maud helped make the Centre Party more modern. She made it more open to ideas about the European Union and free markets. She also played a big part in forming a group of right-wing parties called Alliansen.
Government Role
In 2006, the Alliansen group won the elections. They formed a new government with Fredrik Reinfeldt as the Prime Minister. Maud Olofsson was chosen to be the Deputy Prime Minister. She also became the Minister for Enterprise and Energy. This meant she was in charge of businesses and energy in Sweden.
Later Years
Maud Olofsson announced in June 2011 that she would step down as party leader. Annie Lööf took over her role in September 2011.
Awards
- In 2007, Maud Olofsson received a special award from Austria. It was called the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Sash. This award is given for important services to the Republic of Austria.
See also
- In Spanish: Maud Olofsson para niños
