Aida Hadzialic
Swedish politician and legislator
Born in 1987, Hadzialic began a political career in Sweden, serving in various positions within the Social Democratic Party. Elected to the Swedish Parliament in 2014, she focused on issues related to education and integration. Appointed as the Minister for Higher Education and Research in 2016, she worked on policies to improve access to higher education. In 2018, Hadzialic received attention for advocating for changes in the education system, particularly in Swedish language education for immigrants. After stepping down from her ministerial role, she continued her work within the party and engaged in public discourse on education reform.
Elected to Swedish Parliament in 2014
Served as Minister for Higher Education and Research
Focused on education and integration policies
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