Morten Bødskov

Morten Bødskov
Morten Bødskov
	Bødskov in 2022
Minister for Business
	Incumbent
	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
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; 20 November 2001
Constituency	Greater Copenhagen (2007-); Copenhagen (2001-2007)
Personal details
Born	1 May 1970 (age 54); Karup, Denmark
Political party	Social Democrats
Spouse	Anna Elisabeth Bødskov (m. 2005)

Morten Bødskov (born 1 May 1970) 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.

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

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2022)^[9]
European Investment Bank (EIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2022)^[10]
Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2022)^[11]

Personal life

Bødskov has been married to Anna Elisabeth Bødskov since 2005.^[12]

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 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
^ Board of Governors European Investment Bank (EIB).
^ Board of Governors Nordic Investment Bank (NIB).
^ "Minister scorer fradrag fra FN-ansat kone". TV 2 Nyhederne. 9 November 2011.

External links

Biography on the website of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget)

Political offices
Preceded by Lars Barfoed	Minister of Justice 2011–2013	Succeeded by Karen Hækkerup
Preceded by Karsten Lauritzen	Minister for Taxation 2019–2022	Succeeded by Jeppe Bruus Christensen
Preceded by Trine Bramsen	Minister of Defence 2022–	Succeeded by Incumbent

This article about a Danish politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

[1] Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Nikolaj Skydsgaard (15 December 2022), Danish PM picks right-leaning rivals as key ministers in new government Reuters.

[2] Merian Garde Gräs (3 October 2011). "Morten Bødskov - den eftertænksomme midtjyde". DR.

[3] "Bødskov forbyder kraftige luftgeværer". Dagbladet Information. 25 April 2012.

[4] Rune Weitling (21 March 2012). "Justitsministeren vil øge presset på byens rockerbander". Lokalavisen.dk.

[5] "Sådan ser aftalen for Kriminalforsorgen ud". Berlingske. 7 November 2012.

[6] Kennth Lund (4 June 2013). "Folketinget har vedtaget omstridt offentlighedslov". Politiken.

[7] 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.

[8] W, Christian (4 February 2022). "Ministerial musical chairs: PM presents latest reshuffle". The Copenhagen Post. Retrieved 5 February 2022.

[9] Board of Governors European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

[10] Board of Governors European Investment Bank (EIB).

[11] Board of Governors Nordic Investment Bank (NIB).

[12] "Minister scorer fradrag fra FN-ansat kone". TV 2 Nyhederne. 9 November 2011.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]