Morten Bødskov
Morten Bødskov (born 1 May 1970 in Karup) is a Danish Social Democratic politician, and member of the Folketing, currently serving as the Minister for Business since 2022. He previously served as Minister of Defence from February to December 2022[1] and Minister for Taxation under Frederiksen and Minister of Justice in the Government of Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
Morten Bødskov | |
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| Minister for Business | |
| Assumed office 15 December 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Mette Frederiksen |
| Preceded by | Simon Kollerup |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 4 February 2022 – 15 December 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Mette Frederiksen |
| Preceded by | Trine Bramsen |
| Succeeded by | Jakob Ellemann-Jensen |
| Minister of Taxation | |
| In office 27 June 2019 – 4 February 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Mette Frederiksen |
| Preceded by | Karsten Lauritzen |
| Succeeded by | Jeppe Bruus |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 3 October 2011 – 11 December 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Helle Thorning-Schmidt |
| Preceded by | Lars Barfoed |
| Succeeded by | Karen Hækkerup |
| Member of the Folketing | |
| Assumed office 20 November 2001 | |
| Constituency | Greater Copenhagen (2007-) Copenhagen (2001-2007) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 May 1970 Karup, Denmark |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
| Spouse |
Anna Elisabeth Bødskov
(m. 2005) |
Political career
Early beginnings
At age 15 Bødskov joined the Social Democratic Youth of Denmark (DSU), where he quickly assumed numerous positions of trust. In 1996, he took over as federal president of the DSU from Henrik Sass Larsen. In 2001, he was elected to the Folketing and in 2005 Helle Thorning-Schmidt appointed him as deputy chairman of the parliamentary group.[2]
Career in government
From 3 October 2011 to 11 December 2013, Bødskov served as Minister of Justice. As Minister of Justice, Bødskov was among those who spearheaded austerity measures, new restrictions on air guns, a new Probation system and the creation of 200 new prison spots.[3] an increased focus on gang and biker-related crime, [4] [5] and the highly controversial amendment to the Public Records Act.[6]
On 27 June 2019, Bødskov became the Minister of Taxation in the Frederiksen Cabinet.[7] In a February 2022 cabinet reshuffle, he was transferred to the role of Minister of Defence.[8]
Other activities
- Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2022)[9]
Personal life
Bødskov has since 2005 been married to Anna Elisabeth Bødskov.[10]
References
- Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Nikolaj Skydsgaard (15 December 2022), Danish PM picks right-leaning rivals as key ministers in new government Reuters.
- Merian Garde Gräs (3 October 2011). "Morten Bødskov - den eftertænksomme midtjyde". DR.
- "Bødskov forbyder kraftige luftgeværer". Dagbladet Information. 25 April 2012.
- Rune Weitling (21 March 2012). "Justitsministeren vil øge presset på byens rockerbander". Lokalavisen.dk.
- "Sådan ser aftalen for Kriminalforsorgen ud". Berlingske. 7 November 2012.
- Kennth Lund (4 June 2013). "Folketinget har vedtaget omstridt offentlighedslov". Politiken.
- Deleuran Müller, Thea (27 June 2019). "Danmarks nye regering er nu på plads: Se hele Mette Frederiksens ministerhold her". dr.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- W, Christian (4 February 2022). "Ministerial musical chairs: PM presents latest reshuffle". The Copenhagen Post. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- Board of Governors Nordic Investment Bank (NIB).
- "Minister scorer fradrag fra FN-ansat kone". TV 2 Nyhederne. 9 November 2011.