The son of a Swedish folklorist and Irish writer, Ragnar Almqvist was born in Dublin. Educated through the Irish language, he took degrees in English literature, German and Economics, joining Ireland’s diplomatic service in 2008. Prior to being posted to Budapest, he served in Stockholm, Chicago, and Washington DC, as well as a range of roles in Dublin, most recently as Director for Enlargement and the Western Balkans. Alongside Hungary, he is Ireland’s Ambassador to Kosovo and Montenegro. He is joined in Budapest by his wife, Ailbhe Keating, and daughters, Freja and Sadhbh.