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Denmark's new government: 21 ministers appointed

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has formed her third government.
  • The new government comprises 21 ministers from the Social Democrats, Socialist People's Party, Moderates, and The Alternative.
  • Key ministerial appointments include Pia Olsen Dyhr as Minister of Economy and Interior, and Lars Lรธkke Rasmussen as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Mette Frederiksen has appointed the 21 ministers who will serve in her third government. The new administration includes ministers from the Social Democrats (S), the Socialist People's Party (SF), the Moderates (M), and The Alternative (R).

Key figures in the new cabinet include Pia Olsen Dyhr, who takes on the roles of Minister of Economy and Interior, and Lars Lรธkke Rasmussen, appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Martin Lidegaard will serve as Minister for Business, Competition, and Nordic Cooperation, while Peter Hummelgaard is the new Minister of Finance.

Other notable appointments include Nicolai Wammen as Minister of Justice, Christina Egelund as Minister for Research, Education, and Digitalization, and Samira Nawa as Minister for Climate, Energy, and Supply. The government aims to address various portfolios, with ministers assigned to areas such as urban development, immigration, education, employment, defense, taxation, health, and culture.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.