Lars Engqvist
Swedish politician, Deputy Prime Minister
Born
August 13th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sweden
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Engqvist served as Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden and held the position of Minister for Health and Social Affairs. Active in the Swedish Social Democratic Party, he contributed to significant social policies during his political career. Engqvist's tenure included a focus on healthcare reforms and social welfare improvements. He played a role in shaping the party's strategies during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Served as Deputy Prime Minister from 1994 to 2006
Held the position of Minister for Health and Social Affairs
Influenced healthcare reform policies in Sweden
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