Viveka Eriksson
Viveka Eriksson or Viveca Eriksson (born August 18, 1956) is a politician on the autonomous Åland Islands and the former Premier of Åland from 2007 to 2011.[2]
Viveka Eriksson | |
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 Eriksson in Helsinki in 2008 | |
| Premier of Åland | |
| In office 26 November 2007 – 25 November 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Nordlund |
| Succeeded by | Camilla Gunell |
| Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Åland | |
| In office 2000–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Barbro Sundback |
| Succeeded by | Gunnar Jansson |
| Speaker of Parliament of Åland | |
| In office 2001–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Ragnar Erlandsson |
| Succeeded by | Barbro Sundback |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1956 [1] |
| Political party | Liberals for Åland |
| Spouse(s) | Olof Erland |
| Website | www.liberalerna.ax |
Professional overview
- Member of the Lagting (Åland parliament) 2011 –
- Premier, Government of Åland October 2007 – November 2011
- First Deputy Speaker of the Lagting (Ålands parliament) 2005–2007
- Speaker of the Lagting (Åland parliament) 2001–2005
- First Deputy Speaker 2000–2001
- Member of the Lagting (Åland parliament) 1995–2007
- Chairwoman of the Åland Liberals since 2003
- Member of the Speaker's Conference of the Lagting 1999–2000,
- Vice-speaker 2000–01 and again from 2005.
- Chairperson of the Finance Committee 1999–2001
- Chairperson of the Liberal Parliamentary Group 1999–2001 and Party Chairperson from 2004.[3]
Eriksson was the first female Speaker in Åland history.[4] As party leader of the Åland Liberals she won the 2007 election and was sworn in as the first female Premier.
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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Åland |
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See also
- List of current heads of government of dependencies
- List of Speakers of the Parliament of Åland
Notes
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2009-06-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2009-06-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Åland Ministers". www.guide2womenleaders.com. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- "Worldwide Leaders – Female Heads of State - ElectWomen - Kathy Groob". www.electwomen.com. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
References
- Aland Islands parliament elects speakers
- UCSD Abreast - Women Heads of State: 2007–Present Viveca Eriksson
- Official website of the Government of Åland
- Official website of the Parliament of Åland
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