Stefan Löfven served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 2014 to 2021 and led the Swedish Social Democratic Party between 2012 and 2021. His premiership focused on social inclusion, economic stability, and strengthening Sweden’s international engagement. Drawing on his background in trade unions and labour rights, Löfven worked to promote social dialogue and fair working conditions, both nationally and globally. Earlier in his career, he served as President of the Swedish Industrial and Metal Workers Union and as a board member of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation, the Royal Institute of Technology, and the Olof Palme International Centre.
He launched the Global Deal, a partnership initiative supported by the ILO and the OECD to enhance social dialogue and decent work worldwide. He also co-chaired the ILO’s Global Commission on the Future of Work alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and, together with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, initiated the Leaders’ Network for Reinforcing Multilateralism.
Since 2022, Löfven has chaired the SIPRI Governing Board, focusing on peace, security, and sustainable development. That same year, he was appointed by the UN Secretary-General as co-lead of the High- Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism, tasked with developing proposals to strengthen global cooperation ahead of the UN Summit of the Future. His career reflects a consistent commitment to democratic governance, social partnership, and rules-based multilateralism.