When was Ulf Kristersson born?

Ulf Kristersson was born on 29 December 1963 in Lund Cathedral parish.

What positions has Ulf Kristersson held?

Positions held by Ulf Kristersson include: Prime Minister of Sweden (since 18 October 2022); member of the Swedish Riksdag (2022–2022); member of the Swedish Riksdag (2018–2022); member of the Swedish War Delegation (since 14 December 2017); Leader of the Moderate Party (since 1 October 2017).

Where did Ulf Kristersson study?

Ulf Kristersson was educated at Uppsala University.

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Ulf Kristersson

Prime Minister of Sweden since 2022

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Ulf Hjalmar Kristersson is a Swedish politician who has served as Prime Minister of Sweden since October 2022, and since 17 September 2026 in a caretaker capacity, following the defeat of his governing bloc in that year's general election. He has been the leader of the Moderate Party since 2017. He has been a member of the Riksdag since 2014, having previously served from 1991 to 2000, and was Minister for Social Security from 2010 to 2014.

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Born: 29 December 1963 wd
Place of birth: Lund Cathedral parish wd
Citizenship: Sweden wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Moderate Party wd
Education: Uppsala University wd
Spouse: Birgitta Ed wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of Sweden (since 18 October 2022 · BS 1 Kartik 2079 onwards)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (26 September 2022 – 18 October 2022 · BS 10 Asoj 2079 – 1 Kartik 2079)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (24 September 2018 – 26 September 2022)
member of the Swedish War Delegation (since 14 December 2017)
Leader of the Moderate Party (since 1 October 2017)
member of the Committee on Finance (15 December 2014 – 18 December 2014)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (4 October 2014 – 24 September 2018)
Minister for Social Security (5 October 2010 – 3 October 2014)
municipal commissioner in Sweden (2003–2006)
Member of the Committee on Social Insurance (13 October 1998 – 30 April 2000)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (5 October 1998 – 30 April 2000)
Member of the Committee on Social Insurance (11 October 1994 – 4 October 1998)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (3 October 1994 – 5 October 1998)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (5 October 1991 – 3 October 1994)
Chairman of the Moderate Youth League (1988–1992)

Awards wd

Konung Carl XVI Gustafs jubileumsminnestecken IV (2023)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog (2024)
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2024)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (2025)
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (2024)
Order of Liberty (2026)
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class (2024)

Questions

When was Ulf Kristersson born?: Ulf Kristersson was born on 29 December 1963 in Lund Cathedral parish.
What positions has Ulf Kristersson held?: Positions held by Ulf Kristersson include: Prime Minister of Sweden (since 18 October 2022); member of the Swedish Riksdag (2022–2022); member of the Swedish Riksdag (2018–2022); member of the Swedish War Delegation (since 14 December 2017); Leader of the Moderate Party (since 1 October 2017).
Where did Ulf Kristersson study?: Ulf Kristersson was educated at Uppsala University.

Sources

Last updated 10 November 2026 · facts checked 13 November 2026

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