Kjell-Olof Feldt
Kjell-Olof Feldt | |
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Feldt at the Hedengrens bookstore in Stockholm in 2016 | |
| Minister for Finance | |
| In office 1 January 1983 – 15 February 1990 | |
| Prime Minister | Olof Palme Ingvar Carlsson |
| Preceded by | Gösta Bohman |
| Succeeded by | Odd Engström |
| Minister for the Budget | |
| In office 8 October 1982 – 31 December 1982 | |
| Prime Minister | Olof Palme |
| Preceded by | Rolf Wirtén |
| Succeeded by | None |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry | |
| In office 9 October 1970 – 9 November 1975 | |
| Prime Minister | Olof Palme |
| Preceded by | Gunnar Lange |
| Succeeded by | Carl Lidbom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 August 1931 Holmsund, Sweden |
| Died | 8 January 2025 (aged 93) Nacka, Sweden |
| Political party | Social Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Occupation | Politician |
Kjell-Olof Feldt (18 August 1931 – 8 January 2025) was a Swedish Social Democratic politician who was minister of finance between 1983 and 1990. Previously, Feldt was assistant minister of finance from 1975 to 1976 and minister of commerce and industry from 1970 to 1975, as well as minister for the budget in 1982. The Social Democrats lost power in the 1976 elections, but, after having won the elections of 1982, Feldt was appointed minister of finance by prime minister Olof Palme. He was seen as a part of Kanslihushögern during his time in office.