Martin Lidegaard
Martin Lidegaard (born 12 December 1966 in Copenhagen) is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Social Liberal Party. He was Denmark's Foreign Minister in the government of Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt from 2014 to 2015, having previously been the Minister of Climate, Energy and Building from 2011 to 2014.[1]
Martin Lidegaard | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 3 February 2014 – 28 June 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | Helle Thorning-Schmidt |
| Preceded by | Holger Nielsen |
| Succeeded by | Kristian Jensen |
| Minister of Climate, Energy and Building | |
| In office 3 October 2011 – 3 February 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Helle Thorning-Schmidt |
| Preceded by | Lykke Friis |
| Succeeded by | Rasmus Helveg Petersen |
| Member of the Folketing | |
| In office 20 November 2001 – 13 November 2007 | |
| Constituency | Roskilde (2005—2007) Vestre (2001—2005) |
| Assumed office 18 June 2015 | |
| Constituency | North Zealand |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 December 1966 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Political party | Social Liberal Party |
| Alma mater | Roskilde University |
Lidegaard has served as a member of the Folketing from 2001 until 2007 and again since the 2015 elections.[2]
Other activities
- European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), Member of the Council[3]
- Trilateral Commission, Member of the European Group[4]
References
- "Martin Lidegaard bliver udenrigsminister". Danmarks Radio. 2 February 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- "Martin Lidegaard (RV)". Ft.dk. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- Members of the Council European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).
- Membership Trilateral Commission.
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