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Ebbe Carlsson
Swedish journalist and publisher (1947-1992) · Sweden · On the map · Journalists · Died at 44
Nils Ebbe Knut Carlsson was a Swedish journalist, publisher, and political insider who became widely known for his close connections to senior Social Democratic figures and for his central role in the controversial Ebbe Carlsson affair during the investigation of the assassination of Prime Minister Olof Palme.
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A typical day, 30 days to 21 September 2026
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He was born in Gothenburg in 1947 and showed early social confidence and networking skills. After finishing school, he worked briefly in journalism at outlets such as Dagens Nyheter and later moved between media roles in Malmö and Stockholm, including crime reporting and political journalism. During this period, he built an extensive network among journalists, civil servants, and Social Democratic politicians, eventually becoming a press secretary and later an information secretary in government circles.
