Goran Persson

ModernPoliticianSweden1949 — ?

Swedish prime minister for a decade.

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Quick Facts

Born

1949

Country

Sweden

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score51.7

Goran Persson — Complete Timeline

1996 AD

Appointment as Prime Minister of SwedenPolitical Action◆ Major

Goran Persson succeeded Ingvar Carlsson as Prime Minister of Sweden, leading a Social Democratic government. He served for a decade, overseeing a period of economic recovery and welfare state reforms.

Swedish PoliticsSocial Democratic Party

Impact: nationalconstructive

2001 AD

Swedish EU PresidencyPolitical Action◆ Major

Sweden held the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union under Persson's leadership. The presidency focused on EU enlargement, environmental policy, and the Lisbon Strategy for economic reform.

European UnionSwedish Presidency

Impact: regionalconstructive

2006 AD

Defeat in the 2006 Swedish General ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Persson's Social Democratic Party lost the general election to the centre-right Alliance for Sweden coalition led by Fredrik Reinfeldt. This ended 12 years of Social Democratic rule and Persson's tenure as Prime Minister.

Swedish PoliticsElection Defeat

Impact: national