Simon Kollerup
Simon Kollerup (born 20 May 1986) is a Danish politician of the Social Democrats who has been serving as Minister of Economic and Business Affairs in the Frederiksen Cabinet since 2019.
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Minister of Economic and Business Affairs | |
Assumed office 27 June 2019 | |
Prime Minister | Mette Frederiksen |
Preceded by | Rasmus Jarlov |
Member of Parliament | |
Assumed office 2011 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 20 May 1986 |
Political party | Social Democrats (Denmark) |
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]
Other activities
European Union organizations
- European Investment Bank (EIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2019)[3]
International organizations
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2019)[4]
- Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2019)[5]
Political positions
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.[6]
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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.
- Board of Governors European Investment Bank (EIB).
- Board of Governors European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
- Board of Governors Nordic Investment Bank (NIB).
- Stine Jacobsen (April 21, 2020), Danish minister criticises Danske Bank's tighter requirements for home buyers Reuters.
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