Hedkvist Petersen, Ewa (1952–)

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Hedkvist Petersen, Ewa (1952–)

Swedish politician. Born Jan 15, 1952, in Arvidsjaur, Sweden.

Member of the Riksdag (1985–94) and 2nd vice-chair of the Social Democratic group in the Riksdag (1991–94); named chair of the State Committee on Child Abuse (1999–); as a European Socialist (PSE), elected to 5th European Parliament (1999–2004).

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