Camilla Lindberg
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Camilla Lindberg was a Swedish
Liberal People's Party
politician
(2006–10).
She was not re-elected in the 2010 election
.
She was a member of the Riksdag
from the district of Dalarna County
since 2006. In her youth, Lindberg was an active participant in the Swedish Libertarian network Frihetsfronten ("The Freedom Front"), and was a friend of later author Johan Norberg
.
politician, but also the only politician outside the socialist-bloc, to vote against legalising general surveillance (FRA law) on June 18, 2008.
For her determination in the question she was awarded the Bertil Ohlin
-medal on August 9, 2008 by the Swedish Liberal Youth League
during a formal reception which among others former Prime Minister of Sweden
, Ola Ullsten
attended.
(in 1999 a coalition of Social Democrats, Greens and leftists outlawed the buying but not the selling of sexual services, as a form of violence against women
, and this view is now accepted among the whole political spectrum). Lindberg claimed that the “story of the tragic woman who is exploited” is one that is not entirely true, and that the state should differentiate between voluntary and forced prostitution, and should license brothels. She also claimed that the most common form of prostitution was “men selling sex to men”.
Originally she gave an interview to a local paper in Dalarna, but it was taken up by the national press,
and soon went round the world. Her stance puts her at odds with the left, and she was also criticized from the right: such as Christian Democrat Katarina Gustavsson
who stated that to the contrary, Sweden must export its purchasing law to the rest of Europe. Another critic was Magdalena Andersson
, President of the Moderate
Women in the Riksdag.
However despite this, although 2010 was an election year, she found quite a bit of support.
However Alexander Bard
is known to be a strong supporter of Lindberg.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
Liberal People's Party
Liberal People's Party (Sweden)
The Liberal People's Party is a political party in Sweden. The party advocates social liberalism and is part of the governing centre-right coalition The Alliance, which achieved a majority in the general election of 17 September 2006...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
(2006–10).
She was not re-elected in the 2010 election
Swedish general election, 2010
A general election to the Riksdag, parliament of Sweden, was held on . The main contenders of the election were the governing centre-right coalition the Alliance and the oppositional centre-left Red-Greens coalition A general election to the Riksdag, parliament of Sweden, was held on . The main...
.
She was a member of the Riksdag
Parliament of Sweden
The Riksdag is the national legislative assembly of Sweden. The riksdag is a unicameral assembly with 349 members , who are elected on a proportional basis to serve fixed terms of four years...
from the district of Dalarna County
Dalarna County
Dalarna County is a county or län in middle Sweden. It borders the counties of Jämtland, Gävleborg, Västmanland, Örebro and Värmland. It is also bordered by the Norwegian counties of Hedmark and Sør-Trøndelag in the west...
since 2006. In her youth, Lindberg was an active participant in the Swedish Libertarian network Frihetsfronten ("The Freedom Front"), and was a friend of later author Johan Norberg
Johan Norberg
Johan Norberg is a Swedish author and historian, devoted to promoting economic globalization and liberal positions. He is arguably most known as the author of In Defense of Global Capitalism...
.
Anti-surveillance stand
She is particularly known for being not only the only LiberalLiberal People's Party (Sweden)
The Liberal People's Party is a political party in Sweden. The party advocates social liberalism and is part of the governing centre-right coalition The Alliance, which achieved a majority in the general election of 17 September 2006...
politician, but also the only politician outside the socialist-bloc, to vote against legalising general surveillance (FRA law) on June 18, 2008.
For her determination in the question she was awarded the Bertil Ohlin
Bertil Ohlin
Bertil Gotthard Ohlin was a Swedish economist and politician. He was a professor of economics at the Stockholm School of Economics from 1929 to 1965. He was also leader of the People's Party, a social-liberal party which at the time was the largest party in opposition to the governing Social...
-medal on August 9, 2008 by the Swedish Liberal Youth League
Liberal Youth League
The Liberal Youth of Sweden is the youth wing of the Swedish Liberal People's Party .The Liberal Youth of Sweden has a long tradition of international cooperation and is a full member of the International Federation of Liberal Youth and the European Liberal Youth...
during a formal reception which among others former Prime Minister of Sweden
Prime Minister of Sweden
The Prime Minister is the head of government in the Kingdom of Sweden. Before the creation of the office of a Prime Minister in 1876, Sweden did not have a head of government separate from its head of state, namely the King, in whom the executive authority was vested...
, Ola Ullsten
Ola Ullsten
Stig Kjell Olof Ullsten is a Swedish liberal politician, former Prime Minister of Sweden and former leader of the Swedish Liberal People's Party.-Background and early career:...
attended.
Sex work campaign
Another controversy involves taking a stand against the dominant discourse on prostitutionProstitution in Sweden
The laws on prostitution in Sweden make it illegal to buy sexual services, but not to sell them. Pimping, procuring and operating a brothel are also illegal...
(in 1999 a coalition of Social Democrats, Greens and leftists outlawed the buying but not the selling of sexual services, as a form of violence against women
Violence against women
Violence against women is a technical term used to collectively refer to violent acts that are primarily or exclusively committed against women...
, and this view is now accepted among the whole political spectrum). Lindberg claimed that the “story of the tragic woman who is exploited” is one that is not entirely true, and that the state should differentiate between voluntary and forced prostitution, and should license brothels. She also claimed that the most common form of prostitution was “men selling sex to men”.
Originally she gave an interview to a local paper in Dalarna, but it was taken up by the national press,
and soon went round the world. Her stance puts her at odds with the left, and she was also criticized from the right: such as Christian Democrat Katarina Gustavsson
who stated that to the contrary, Sweden must export its purchasing law to the rest of Europe. Another critic was Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson, born in 1954, is a Swedish politician of the Moderate Party. She has been a member of the Riksdag since 2003.- External links :* at the Riksdag website...
, President of the Moderate
Moderate Party
The Moderate Party is a centre-right, liberal conservative political party in Sweden. The party was founded in 1904 as the General Electoral League by a group of conservatives in the Swedish parliament...
Women in the Riksdag.
However despite this, although 2010 was an election year, she found quite a bit of support.
However Alexander Bard
Alexander Bard
Alexander Bengt Magnus Bard is a Swedish artist, music producer and writer.-Background and education:Bard was born Alexander Bengt Magnus Bard in Medevi, Motala Municipality, Sweden. After he had completed his upper secondary education, Bard studied in the United States and in Amsterdam, Netherlands...
is known to be a strong supporter of Lindberg.