Jakob Ellemann-Jensen. Photo: Stine Tidsvilde.
Ministerial reshuffle
Read Time:26 Second
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen steps down as Minister of Defense to instead become Minister of Economy.
Troels Lund Poulsen returns as Minister of Defense, a position he held for six months while Ellemann-Jensen was on sick leave due to stress.
The announcement of the ministerial reshuffle was made on Tuesday.
In addition to taking on the role of Minister of Economy, Jakob Ellemann-Jensen will continue as Deputy Prime Minister.
Both Jakob Ellemann-Jensen and Troels Lund Poulsen are members of the Venstre party.
:NB:
More Stories
Holger Rune withdraws from the Olympics
The Danish Olympic team will be without Holger Rune. (more…)
Man remanded in custody in case involving weapons and amphetamines
A 58-year-old man has been remanded in custody in a case involving weapons and a large quantity of amphetamines. (more…)
25-year-old injured: Hit on a cartridge with a screwdriver
A 25-year-old man was injured on Thursday with his hand when a sharp cartridge went off. (more…)
DMI warns of dangerous weather – expecting up to 80 mm of rain
The Danish Meteorological Institute, DMI, has issued a warning of heavy rain and local cloudbursts, with expectations of up to...
Denmark out of the Euros after defeat to Germany
Denmark played Saturday evening against Germany in the round of 16 at the European Championship in football. (more…)
Police Warn Before Vacation Travel: You Risk Arrest at the Airport
With summer vacation approaching, many are heading out on holiday. However, the Copenhagen Police have issued a warning: if you...