About me
In July 2009 I took a seat as one of Finland 13 MEPs. I was elected to the European Parliament on the list of the Swedish People's Party's in Finland in June. The years before I worked for the Finnish Government. Since November 2008 I have held the post of state secretary with responsibility for culture, sports, youth and equality matters. Before that I was an assistant to Ministers Astrid Thors and Stefan Wallin.
During my "free time" I am actively involved in local politics as a member of the Espoo City Council. I also hold positions of trust in the Uusimaa Regional Council and the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities.
When I am not around the conference table I enjoy sports and spending time with my family. I have a master's degree in economics from the Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration. Below is my CV.
- Carl
Personal information
Name: Carl "Calle" Christoffer Haglund
Born: 29 March 1979
Family: Married to Kela, our son's name is Edward
Home: Espoo (Eestinlaakso) and Brussels when Parliament is in session
Previous work experience
State secretary (Second Cabinet of Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen) 2008-
Special assistant for the ministerial group of the Swedish People's Party in Finland 2007-2008
Editor in chief and managing director of Papper newspaper 2005-2007
Secretary general of Svensk Ungdom (youth organisation of the Swedish People's Party in Finland) 2002-2005
Journalist for Radio Vega 2001-2002
Editor in chief of Studentbladet (student newspaper) 2001
Secretary general of YH Sydvästs (student organisation) 1999-2000
In the 1990s I worked as a research assistant at Helsinki University Central Hospital, a guide at Hvitträsk Museum and editor in chief of Elevbladet (publication of the Swedish-speaking School Student Union of Finland), among other things.
Positions of trust
City of Espoo
City Board 2004-2009
City Council 2005-
City Board's Corporate Group Subcommittee
City Board's representative on the Commercial Enterprises Committee 2005-2009
Previous tasks for the City of Espoo
Vice-chairman of the Youth Committee 2003-2004
Member of the Youth Committee 2001-2002
Deputy member of the City Council 2001-2004
Deputy member of the City Board 2001-2004
City Board's representative on the Culture Committee 2004-2005
Foundations and associations
Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland
Vice-chairman of the delegation 2006-2008 (November)
Member of the delegation 2005
Svensk Ungdoms understödsförening
Board member and secretary 2002-2006
Pro Studentbladet
Chairman 2008-
Board member 2001-2006
Founding member
Svenska studerandes bostadsstiftelse
Delegation member 2002-2003
Student politics
European Union Student Council
Chairman and member 2002-2004
Svenska Studerandes Intresseförening
Chairman 2002-2003
Student Body of the Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration
Council member 2002
Editor in chief of Hankeiten newspaper 2000
Other political positions
Svenska Finlands Folkting (Swedish Assembly of Finland)
Member 2001-
Chairman of the Swedish People's Party group 2007-
Deputy member of the board 2001-2004
Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities
Council (deputy member) 2009-
Member of the Swedish delegation 2005-2009
Uusimaa Regional Council
Deputy member 2009-
Over the years I have held several positions in state administration.
Tasks in the Swedish People's Party in Finland and its youth organisation
During the past ten years I have had numerous tasks in the Swedish People's Party and its youth organisation, Svensk Ungdom.
Business activities
I have also worked as an entrepreneur in the printing field in the past. In addition I am a partner in two small companies that operate in the internet media and sales field.
Education
Master of Science in Economics, Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, Helsinki
Studies at Åbo Akademi University in public administration (approbatur)
Matriculated, International Baccalaureate, Mattlidens Gymnasium
Exchange student, Maryland, USA, 1996-1997
National defence course (special course 32)
Leisure activities
I enjoy sports (jogging, football, floorball, downhill skiing, golf etc) and spending time with friends. I am also interested in cooking and boating.