Klas Anders Knape (born 7 July 1955 in

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) is a

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conservative politician (

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). He served as the President of the

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(CLRAE) of the

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between November 6, 2018 and March 23, 2021. He was president of the

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(SALAR), from 2007 to 2015 and again from 2019 to 2022. He was also a councillor of the

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. Other current positions are Executive President of the

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(CEMR) and Vice President of the Bureau of the

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and president of the Swedish delegation to the Committee of the Regions. He is also the Deputy Head of the Swedish delegation to the CLRAE and a member of the

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(UCLG) Executive Bureau and World Council as well as President of the

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(UNACLA). ;Former political positions (a selection): * Vice President of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities (2000–2007) * Chairman of the CEMR Working Group on Twinning (2002–2008) * Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Karlstad Municipality (1988–2007) * Councillor of Karlstad Municipality (1976–2022) * Councillor,

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(1979–1988)

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