New Danish Minister for Nordic Co-operation focuses on globalisation

Monday, 07 June 2010

Karen EllemannAs a result of this week's major government reshuffle in Denmark, the post of Minister for Nordic Co-operation has been reallocated. Experienced minister Bertel Haarder has been replaced by Karen Ellemann, who is also in charge of Danish environmental policy.

"I'm happy to be taking on this role, and I am especially keen to find common solutions to the big challenges presented by globalisation for the Nordic countries," says Ellemann. The daughter of the famous Nordic veteran politician Uffe Ellemann-Jenseni, Ellemann was first voted into Parliament in 2007. A educated teacher, Ellemann has been heavily involved in the Danish Liberal Party's integration and family policies.

As the new Minister for Nordic Co-operation, Ellemann has an important role to play. This year Denmark is taking on the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers and leading the co-operation between the Nordic countries, which also means taking responsibility for determining essential policy areas. Elleman's job is made easier by the fact that, in addition to globalisation, Denmark focuses on the environment, climate change, energy and sustainable development too. Science, culture and innovation are also key issues for Denmark.


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