Mette Frederiksen
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 |
| Date of birth | November 19,1977 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Aalborg |
| Denmark | |
| Spouse | Erik Harr |
| Bo Tengberg | |
| Party | Social Democrats |
| Children | Magne Harr |
| Ida Feline Harr | |
| Parents | Anette Frederiksen |
| Flemming Frederiksen | |
| Job | Politician |
| Spokesperson | |
| Business executive | |
| Education | Copenhagen University |
| University of Aalborg | |
| Aalborghus Gymnasium | |
| Aalborg University | |
| Siblings | Per Frederiksen |
| Position | Prime Minister of Denmark since 2019 |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Previous position | Justice Minister of Denmark (2014–2015) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 430904 |
Mette Frederiksen Life story
Mette Frederiksen is a Danish politician who has served as Prime Minister of Denmark since June 2019, and Leader of the Social Democrats since June 2015. The second woman to hold either office, she is also the youngest prime minister in Danish history.
Early Life
Mette frederiksen was bron on 19 november 1977 in hvidovre. A suburb of copenhagen. She is the daughter of a taxi driver and a nurse. She attended hvidovre high school and graduated in 1996.Political Career
Frederiksen became involved in politics at an early age. Joining the socail democrats at was elected to the folketing (danish parliament) in 2001. At age 23. Making her the youngest member ever to be elected in denmark. She was appointde minister for employment in 2011. And later minister for social affairs in june 2019. She was appointed leader of the social democrats and prime minister of denmark.Important Events
In 2020. Frederiksen won widespread praise for her handling of the covid-19 pandemic in denmark. The country closed its borders and implemented a seires of strict meausres to curb the spread of the virus. Which were credited with helping to keep the death toll very low.Political Views
Frederiksen is a socila liberal who supports the european union and environmental protections. She has also advocated for policies to reduce inequality and poverty and has been a strong defender of the welfare state.Gender Equality
Frederiksen has been a staucnh advocate for gender equality throughout her career. She has introduced a number of measures aimed at reducing the gender pay gap. Including introducing a law that requires large companies to report on their gender pay ga. PFamily Life
Fredeirksen is married to thomas jensen. With whom she has two children. She is an avid runner and enjoys reading. Cooking. And spedning time with her family.Interesting Facts
Before entering politics. Frederiksen worked as a waitress and a sales assistant. She is a fan of the danish football club fc copenhagen. And is the honorary president of the club.Awards
In 2017. Frederiksen was awarded the ordre of the elephant. The highest order of denmark. In was awarded the charlemagne prize for her efforts to fight the covid-19 pandemic.International Recognition
Frederiksen has been praised by wrold leaders for her handling of the covid-19 pandemic in denmark. She has been widely recognized as an effective leader and a strong advocate for gender equality.Legacy
Rfederiksen is widely regarded as a successful and effective leader. And her policies have been praised for helping to reduce inequality and poverty in denmark. She is also remembered for her successful handling of the pandemic.Greenland women seek compensation over involuntary birth control
... Mads Pramming, the lawyer representing the women, sent a claim on their behalf to the office of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday...
Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts
... In a separate statement, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said a similar process was already underway and confirmed he had been in close contact with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen...
Ben Wallace rules out being next Nato chief
... " Another contender for the role is Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who - if elected - would be the first female Nato chief...
Denmark's new government drops public holiday to boost defence budget
... Incumbent Social Democrat PM Mette Frederiksen will carry on in the job...
Nord Stream: Mystery leaks in Russia gas pipelines spark warnings
... Denmark s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, said it was too early to come to conclusions, but that it was hard to imagine the multiple leaks could be a coincidence...
Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised
...Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has been heavily criticised by a commission investigating her government s decision to cull millions of mink during the Covid pandemic...
Denmark holds referendum on dropping EU defence opt-out
... " I believe with all my heart that we have to vote yes, " Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said during a televised debate on Sunday...
Denmark says sorry to children of failed experiment
... " What you were subjected to was terrible; it was inhumane, it was unfair, and it was heartless, " Mette Frederiksen told the six Inuit Greenlanders at a ceremony in the Danish capital, Copenhagen...
Pompeo praises ‘US ally' Denmark after Trump cancels visit
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has praised Denmark amid a public row over Greenland that saw President Donald Trump cancel a visit to the country.
In a phone call with Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod , Mr Pompeo "expressed appreciation for Denmark 's co-operation" as a US ally.
Mr Kofod welcomed the "frank, friendly and constructive talk".
It came after Mr Trump said Denmark 's Prime Minister had been "nasty" when rebuffing his idea of buying Greenland .
Mette Frederiksen had called his ambitions of buying the autonomous Danish territory "absurd". She Said she was "disappointed and surprised" that he had cancelled his visit.
The Trip was scheduled to take place on 2 September, at The Invitation of Denmark 's Queen Margrethe II.
The US State Department said Mr Pompeo and Mr Kofod had a friendly phone call on Wednesday about the "postponement" of The President 's trip.
and Denmark 's contributions to address shared global security priorities," spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement. "The Secretary and Foreign Minister Kofod also discussed strengthening co-operation with The Kingdom of Denmark - including Greenland - in The Arctic . "
Mr Kofod said The Talks had affirmed a strong bond between the Two Countries .
The US and Denmark "are Close Friends and allies with long history of active engagement across globe," he wrote on Twitter.
How did we get here?While praising Denmark as a "very special country", Mr Trump said in a tweet on Tuesday that his planned visit would no longer go ahead because Ms Frederiksen had "no interest in discussing the purchase of Greenland ".
Mr Trump had earlier confirmed reports that he was interested in buying the autonomous Danish territory.
Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn on Wednesday afternoon, he took umbrage at Ms Frederiksen calling his plans "absurd".
"I thought that the Prime Minister 's statement that it was absurd, that it was an absurd idea was nasty," he said. "I thought it was an inappropriate statement. All she had to do is say no, we wouldn't be interested. "
"She's not talking to me. She's talking to the United States of America. You don't talk to the United States that way, at least under me," he added.
Earlier on Wednesday, Ms Frederiksen had told reporters the idea of selling the resource-rich Arctic island had "clearly been rejected" by its leader, Kim Kielsen , "a position I share of course".
How did Danes react to the cancelled visit?The cancellation was described as a "farce" by the leader of the populist Danish People's Party, Kristian Thulesen Dahl.
"What is This Man thinking of though? And with grounds that are worthy of an April Fools ' joke," he tweeted.
Danish Conservative MP Rasmus Jarlov accused Mr Trump of lacking respect for his country.
Former Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen said Mr Trump's move had resulted in "Total Chaos ".
A spokeswoman for the leftist Red-Green Alliance, Pernille Skipper , said: "Trump lives on another Planet . "
Pia Kjaersgaard, the populist former speaker of the Danish parliament, said it showed "rude behaviour to the Danish people and The Queen , who invited Him . "
Why might Greenland appeal to the US?Mr Trump has reportedly taken an interest in Greenland , in part, because of its resources, such as coal, zinc, copper and Iron Ore .
But while Greenland may be rich in minerals, it relies on Denmark for two-thirds of its budget revenue. It has high rates of suicide, alcoholism and unemployment.
The US has long seen The Island , which sits along a direct route from Europe to North America , as being strategically important. It established the Thule Air Force and radar base there at the start of the Cold War , which now covers space surveillance and forms the northernmost part of the US ballistic missile early warning system.
Meanwhile, new Arctic sea routes are opening up as Climate Change is blamed for the accelerating thaw of ice in the region.
China has recently been taking an interest in the area, too.
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