Torsten Schack Pedersen (born 26 June 1976) is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Venstre political party. He was elected into parliament at the 2005 Danish general election.[1]
Torsten Schack Pedersen | |
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| Minister of Societal Resilience and Contingency | |
| Assumed office 29 August 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Mette Frederiksen |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Member of the Folketing | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2005 | |
| Constituency | North Jutland (from 2007) Viborg (2005–2007) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 June 1976 Farsø, Denmark |
| Political party | Venstre |
Political career
editYouth politics
editPedersen served as Chairman of Venstre's youth wing, Venstres Ungdom, between 2001 and 2003.
Parliament
editHe was elected into parliament at the 2005 election, and was reelected in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019.[2]
Minister of National Safety and Emergency Management
editPedersen was appointed minister of societal resilience and contingency in a cabinet reshuffle on 29 August 2024.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Torsten Schack Pedersen". Altinget.dk. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Torsten Schack Pedersen (V)". Ft.dk. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Honoré, David Rue (29 August 2024). "Kæmpe rokade på plads – se listen her" (in Danish). TV 2. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
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