11 Facts About Per Westerberg

Per Westerberg was a Member of the Riksdag from 1979 to 2014, its most senior member from 2006 to his resignation.

Per Westerberg was Sweden's Minister for Industry and Trade from 1991 to 1994.

From 1974 to 1977, Per Westerberg was employed at Saab-Scania in Sodertalje.

Per Westerberg's family has been running a family business for generations.

Per Westerberg was secretary of the Moderate Youth from 1976 to 1978 and political secretary of the Moderate Party from 1978 to 1979.

Per Westerberg became vice chairman of the Moderate Party's county Sodermanland in 1977 and was Union Secretary of the Moderate Youth League from 1977 to 78 as well as regional chairman in Nykoping 1979.

Per Westerberg is an ordinary Member of the Riksdag since 1979 and was previously a deputy in 1977 and 1978.

Per Westerberg was the longest serving member by his departure from the Riksdag.

Per Westerberg served as Alderman of age after the 2006 general election before he was elected Speaker.

Per Westerberg was the wealthiest member of the Riksdag, with a personal fortune exceeding 120 million SEK.

Per Westerberg was Minister for Industry and Trade in the Government of Carl Bildt from 1991 to 1994.