First Name :Berit

Name : Andnor Bylund

Date of birth :1954

Function :County Governor of Blekinge County

EASTR’s member since…:August 2015

School/academic career :Degree in Public administration.

Your professional career:

Minister for Social affairs 2004–2006, the Swedish Government

Minister for Children and Family affairs, 2002–2004, the Swedish Government
Minister for Nordic Cooperation 2002–2006, the Swedish Government
Member of the Swedish Parliament 1991–2010
President of the Committee on Social Insurance 1998–2002
President of the Committee on the Constitution
Vice-president of the Council of Europe 1995–1998, member 1994–1998

How do you see your professional career until now?

I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of areas of interest.

I hope I have been able to contribute to a positive development in these areas. And that I contributed to greater equality and a fairer society.

How did you know the EASTR?

When I was appointed County Governor 2011.

What is the epic event of your career?

I’ve had many great events in my career.

When I was appointed minister for Social affairs of the Swedish Government and appointed County Governor of Blekinge, and many more.

Could you describe a typical day within your territory/organization? 

I lead the work of the county administrative board.

While doing so, I meet many people and organizations in the county that are engaged in important development for the region. Together, we discuss how we best can lead the future development of the county.  

What are your hobbies?

Reading, my grandchildren and my family.