Viveka Eriksson
Viveka Eriksson | |
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 Eriksson in Helsinki in 2008 | |
| Premier (Lantråd) | |
| In office 26 November 2007 – 25 November 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Nordlund |
| Succeeded by | Camilla Gunell |
| Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Åland | |
| In office 2 terms: 2000 to 2001 – 2005 to 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Barbro Sundback |
| Succeeded by | Gunnar Jansson |
| Speaker of Parliament of Åland | |
| In office 2001–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Ragnar Erlandsson |
| Succeeded by | Barbro Sundback |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1956 [1] |
| Political party | Åland Liberals |
| Spouse | Olof Erland |
| Website | www.liberalerna.ax |
Viveka Eriksson or Viveca Eriksson (born August 18, 1956) is a politician on the autonomous Åland Islands and the former Premier of Åland from 2007 to 2011.[2][3]
Professional overview
- Member of the Lagting (Åland parliament) 2011 -
- Premier, Government of Åland October 2007 - November 2011
- First Deputy Speaker of the Lagting (Ålands parliament) 2005-2007
- Speaker of the Lagting (Åland parliament) 2001-2005
- First Deputy Speaker 2000-2001
- Member of the Lagting (Åland parliament) 1995-2007
- Chairwoman of the Åland Liberals since 2003
- Member of the Speaker's Conference of the Lagting 1999-2000,
- Vice-speaker 2000-01 and again from 2005.
- Chairperson of the Finance Committee 1999-2001
- Chairperson of the Liberal Parliamentary Group 1999-2001 and Party Chairperson from 2004.[4]
Eriksson was the first female Speaker in Åland history.[5] As party leader of the Åland Liberals she won the 2007 election and was sworn in as the first female Premier.
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Notes
- ^ http://www.lagtinget.aland.fi/arkiv/lagting1900/ledamot/veriksson.html
- ^ http://diplomacymonitor.com/stu/dma1.nsf/uh/ccB8F20E3E2E0D35F9852575BE0052BEC8
- ^ http://diplomacymonitor.com/stu/dma1.nsf/uh/ccB8F20E3E2E0D35F9852575BE0052BEC8
- ^ http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/aland.htm
- ^ http://www.electwomen.com/?p=696
See also
External links
References
- Aland Islands parliament elects speakers
- UCSD Abreast - Women Heads of State: 2007-Present Viveca Eriksson
- Official website of the Government of Åland
- Official website of the Parliament of Åland
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