Heléne Fritzon (born 16 May 1960) is a Swedish politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party. She has served as a member of the Riksdag, representing the constituency of Skåne County. From 30 November 2021 to 18 October 2022, Fritzon held the cabinet position of Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy in the government of Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and, subsequently, in the caretaker cabinet of Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson.
Early life and education
- Born in Malmö, Sweden.
- Holds a degree in social science from Lund University.
Political career
- Elected to the Riksdag in the 2010 general election and subsequently re‑elected in later terms.
- Served on parliamentary committees, including the Committee on the Constitution and the Committee on Social Insurance.
- Appointed Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy in November 2021, succeeding Anders Ygeman. In this role, she oversaw Sweden’s migration policy, asylum procedures, and integration measures.
- After the 2022 general election and the formation of a new government, her ministerial term concluded in October 2022.
Other activities
- Active in local politics within the Social Democratic Party at the municipal level in Malmö.
- Involved in initiatives related to social welfare, integration, and gender equality.
Personal
- Married with children; resides in the Skåne region.
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