Nils Ole Hilmer Torvalds is a Finnish politician who has been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2012. He is a member of the Swedish People's Party of Finland, part of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe.
Nils Torvalds
Swedish People's Party of Finland
The Swedish People's Party of Finland is a Finnish political party founded in 1906. Its primary aim is to represent the interests of the minority Swedish-speaking population of Finland. The party is currently a participant in the Government of Petteri Orpo, holding the posts of Minister of Education, Minister for European Affairs, and Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity.
Swedish People's Party election poster from 1907, with ”the man with the flag”, that after this was used as party emblem for over 50 years. Designed by Alex Federley.
The current party chairperson, Anna-Maja Henriksson.
1960 municipal elections poster: "Choose Swedish".
Chairman of the Swedish People’s Party of Finland Jan-Magnus Jansson from 1966 to 1973.