Scavenius Cabinet
The Scavenius Cabinet was the government of Denmark from 9 November 1942 to 5 May 1945. It replaced the Buhl I Cabinet, which fell due to the Telegram Crisis in November 1942, when the Germans demanded changes to the Danish government. The Germans wanted nonpolitical ministers and Nazi ministers in the new government, however only the first demand was met. Following the August Rebellion in 1943, the Germans put forward more demands, which the Danish authorities refused. The government therefore filed a resignation request for the King on 29 August 1943, who refused to accept it. The government de facto ceased to function, though still formally in power. The Board of Permanent Secretaries was established, where the ministries and directors of the ministries managed the country. Only after the liberation of 5 May 1945, were the resignation accepted, and the Scavenius Cabinet and Board of the Heads of Department were replaced by the Buhl II Cabinet.
Scavenius | |
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 41st Cabinet of Denmark | |
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| Date formed | 9 November 1942 |
| Date dissolved | 5 May 1945 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Christian X of Denmark |
| Head of government | Erik Scavenius |
| Status in legislature | Unity government |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Buhl I |
| Successor | Buhl II |
List of ministers and portfolios
Some of the terms in the table begin before after 9 November 1942 because the minister was in the Stauning VI Cabinet as well.
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Nonpartisan | ||
| Foreign Minister | 8 July 1940 | 5 May 1945 | Nonpartisan | ||
| Finance Minister | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Social Liberals | ||
| Interior Minister | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Social Liberals | ||
| Justice Minister | Eigil Thune Jacobsen | 9 July 1941 | 5 May 1945 | Nonpartisan | |
| Minister for Education | A.C. Højberg Christensen | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Nonpartisan | |
| Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs | Valdemar Holbøll | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Nonpartisan | |
| Minister of Defence | 8 July 1940 | 5 May 1945 | Venstre | ||
| Minister for Public Works | Axel Gunnar Larsen | 8 July 1940 | 5 May 1945 | Nonpartisan | |
| Minister of Traffic | Niels Elgaard | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Venstre | |
| Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries | Kristen Bording | 8 July 1940 | 5 May 1945 | Social Democrats | |
| Ministry of Trade, Industry and Maritime | Halfdan Hendriksen | 3 October 1940 | 5 May 1945 | Conservatives | |
| Ministry of Social Affairs | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Social Democrats | ||
| Minister for Labor | Johannes Kjærbøl | 8 July 1940 | 5 May 1945 | Social Democrats | |
References
- Skou, Kaare R. (2005). Dansk politik A-Å (in Danish). Aschehoug. ISBN 87-11-11652-8.
- Prime Minister's Office. "Regeringen Scavenius". stm.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- Aarhus University. "Regeringer 1901-1953". danmarkshistorien.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 12 October 2009. Retrieved 4 June 2018.