About
Cecilia Malmström is a Swedish politician who has held several high-profile positions within the European Union. She served as the European Commissioner for Trade from 2014 to 2019, where she was responsible for negotiating trade agreements on behalf of the EU. Prior to that, she was the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, focusing on immigration, border security, and law enforcement. Malmström has also served as a Member of the European Parliament and as Sweden's Minister for European Union Affairs.
Career Timeline
Elected to European Parliament
Elected as a Member of the European Parliament, launching her EU career.
Minister for EU Affairs
Appointed as Sweden's Minister for European Union Affairs.
Home Affairs Commissioner
Becomes the European Commissioner for Home Affairs.
Trade Commissioner
Appointed as the European Commissioner for Trade.
End of Commissioner Term
Concludes her term as European Commissioner.
Senior Fellow
Appointed senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
Influential Trade Expert
Remains an influential voice on international trade and European policy.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026