Björn von Sydow
Biography
Björn von Sydow was the speaker (talman) of the Riksdag, the Swedish parliament. He held this office following the 2002 election, when he succeeded Birgitta Dahl, until he was replaced on 2 October 2006. A member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, he had been Minister of Defence in Göran Persson's government between 1997 and 2002, preceded by a short term as Minister of Trade.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes • as Himself
Swedish investigative journalism series known for the use of concealed cameras and microphones.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Self - Försvarsminister 1997-2002
15 years ago, the Swedish defense took time out to become more modern and sharper. Today, the outside world and politicians are amazed at how little was left. What actually happened?