Västra Götaland Regional Council
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The Västra Götaland Regional Council, or Västra Götalandsregionen, is the devolved County Council of Västra Götaland County in Sweden. It was created in 1999 by the merger of the county councils of Gothenburg and Bohus, Älvsborg, and Skaraborg Counties coupled with the devolution of power from the County Administrative Boards of the same counties, that also merged. Its main responsibilities are for the public healthcare system and public transport.
[edit] Parliament
The Regional Parliament is located in Vänersborg. Election results 2006:
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Socialdemokratiska arbetarpartiet | 52 (-3) |
| Moderata samlingspartiet | 36 (+12) |
| Folkpartiet | 14 (-6) |
| Kristdemokraterna | 12 (-3) |
| Centerpartiet | 11 (+1) |
| Vänsterpartiet | 10 (-3) |
| Miljöpartiet | 8 (+2) |
| Sjukvårdspartiet - Västra Götaland | 6 (no change) |
| Total | 149 |
[edit] Health Care
[edit] Public Transport
[edit] See also
- Politics of Sweden
- Elections in Sweden
- Västra Götaland County Administrative Board
- Västra Götaland Regional Council
[edit] External links
- Västra Götaland Regional Council - Official site
