Emma Henriksson | |
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Leader of the Christian Democrats in the Swedish Riksdag | |
In office 21 February 2012 –16 June 2015 | |
Leader | Göran Hägglund Ebba Busch Thor |
Preceded by | Mats Odell |
Succeeded by | Andreas Carlson |
Member of the Swedish Riksdag for Stockholm County (Riksdag constituency)Stockholm County | |
Assumed office 6 October 2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 November 1977 |
Political party | Christian Democrats |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | Kristdemokraterna.se |
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