Sven Aspling

[1] In this capacity he played a significant role in the transfer of Nordic refugees during World War II.

[3] When he was in office he was also appointed a board member to the advertising group, namely Förenade ARE-Bolagen, which was partly owned by the party.

[1][5] Aspling served in the post in the cabinets led by both Tage Erlander and Olof Palme.

[2] Sven Aspling was one of the last persons who called and talked to Prime Minister Olof Palme on the evening of 28 February 1986 shortly before he was assassinated in Stockholm.

[5][8][9] Aspling was the author of several books, including Med Erlander och Palme (1999).