Lena Ek
Swedish politician and environmental minister
Born
January 16th, 1958
67 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sweden
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Served as the ninth Swedish Minister for the Environment, focusing on sustainability policies and environmental protection efforts. Played a significant role in advancing Sweden's environmental agenda during tenure. Held various positions within the Swedish Parliament, contributing to legislative discussions and initiatives related to environmental and energy issues.
Served as Minister for the Environment from 2011 to 2014
Participated in the Swedish Parliament for several terms
Advocated for sustainable development policies
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