Thorbjorn Falldin

ModernPoliticianSweden1926 — ?

First non-socialist Swedish PM in 44 years.

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Quick Facts

Born

1926

Country

Sweden

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score46.2

Thorbjorn Falldin — Complete Timeline

1976 AD

Became Prime Minister of SwedenPolitical Action

On October 8, 1976, F

CoalitionNon-SocialistPolitical Shift

Impact: national

1978 AD

Coalition Government CollapsePolitical Action◆ Major

In October 1978, F

CoalitionNuclear PowerGovernment Crisis

Impact: national

1979 AD

Returned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action

After the 1979 election, F

CoalitionElectionGovernment

Impact: national

1980 AD

Nuclear Power ReferendumPolitical Action◆ Major

Fälldin's government held a national referendum on nuclear power in March 1980. The result led to a decision to phase out nuclear power by 2010, though the policy was later modified. The issue divided his coalition and contributed to its collapse.

Nuclear PowerReferendumEnergy Policy

Impact: national

1982 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Fälldin resigned as Prime Minister in October 1982 after the Social Democrats won the general election. His tenure was marked by economic difficulties, including high inflation and unemployment, and the failure to maintain stable coalition governments.

ResignationElectionEconomic Crisis

Impact: national