Simon Kollerup
Danish politician
Simon Kollerup | |
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| Minister of Business Affairs | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 27 June 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Mette Frederiksen |
| Preceded by | Rasmus Jarlov |
| Member of the Folketing | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 15 September 2011 | |
| Constituency | North Jutland |
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| Born | (1986-05-20) 20 May 1986 (age 37) Thisted, Denmark |
| Political party | Social Democrats (Denmark) |
Simon Kollerup (born 20 May 1986 in Thisted) is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Social Democrats political party. He has been serving as Minister of Economic and Business Affairs in the Frederiksen Cabinet since 2019.
Political career
Kollerup has been a member of Folketinget since the 2011 elections. He was appointed Minister of Economic and Business Affairs in the cabinet of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen from 27 June 2019.[1][2]
In 2020, Kollerup publicly criticized a decision by Danske Bank’s mortgage provider to double the downpayment required for home buyers amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark.[3]
Other activities
- European Investment Bank (EIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2019)[4]
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2019)[5]
- Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2019)[6]
References
- ^ Biography on the website of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget). Retrieved on 3 July 2019.
- ^ Deleuran Müller, Thea (27 June 2019). "Danmarks nye regering er nu på plads: Se hele Mette Frederiksens ministerhold her". dr.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ Stine Jacobsen (April 21, 2020), Danish minister criticises Danske Bank's tighter requirements for home buyers Reuters.
- ^ Board of Governors European Investment Bank (EIB).
- ^ Board of Governors European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
- ^ Board of Governors Nordic Investment Bank (NIB).
External links
- Biography on the website of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget)
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| Preceded by | Minister of Business Affairs 2019– | Succeeded by Incumbent |
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