Ministerial and Political Appointments
Upon the formation of the first non-socialist government in Sweden in 40 years, 1976, he was appointed Secretary for Foreign Development Support. Upon the resignation of Liberal Party leader Per Ahlmark in 1978, Ullsten was elected party leader.
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