On Friday (3 October), Ms Freivalds, a 61-year old Latvian-born former Justice Minister was surprisingly appointed new foreign minister to replace Anna Lindh, who was fatally stabbed in Stockholm last month.
The appointment of Laila Freivalds as new Swedish foreign minister has underlined that the Ministry of State and the Prime Minister Göran Persson will keep the Swedish EU and foreign affairs policy under strict control.
Ms Freivalds has had no prominent role in the leadership ...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.