Rasmus Prehn
Rasmus Prehn (born 18 June 1973 Høje-Taastrup) is a Danish politician, who is currently serving as the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries. He previously served as Minister for Development Cooperation from 2019 to 2020. He has been a member of the Folketing since the 2005 Danish general election.
Rasmus Prehn | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries | |
| Assumed office 19 November 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Mette Frederiksen |
| Preceded by | Mogens Jensen |
| Minister for Development Cooperation | |
| In office 27 June 2019 – 19 November 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Mette Frederiksen |
| Preceded by | Ulla Tørnæs |
| Succeeded by | Flemming Møller Mortensen |
| Assumed office 8 February 2005 | |
| Constituency | North Jutland |
| Member of the Folketing | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 June 1973 Høje-Taastrup, Denmark |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
Background
Prehn was born in Høje-Taastrup to Flemming Prehn and Birte Hanne Prehn, and is married to Heidi Linnemann Prehn.[1]
Political career
Prehn has been a member of Folketinget for the Social Democrats since the 2005 national elections. During his time in parliament, he served as chairman of the Committee on Research, Education and Further Education.
Prehn was appointed Minister for Development Cooperation in the Frederiksen Cabinet on 27 June 2019.[1][2] In this capacity, he pledged a total of US$51 million in contributions of Denmark to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the 2020-2022 period.[3]
References
- "Rasmus Prehn (S)". Ft.dk. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- 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.
- "Denmark Increases Pledge in Fight Against Epidemics". Theglobalfund.org. Retrieved 18 August 2021.