Poul Nielson

Poul Nielson

Poul Nielson (born 11 April 1943) is a Danish politician, member of the Social Democrats. He was Energy Minister in the Cabinet of Anker Jørgensen IV and V from 26 October 1979 to 10 September 1982, and Minister for Development Cooperation in the Cabinet of Poul Nyrup Rasmussen II, III, and IV from 27 September 1994 to 10 July 1999. On 23 January 2000 he became European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid when the Prodi Commission took office.

Preceded by New office	Energy Minister 26 October 1979 – 10 September 1982	Succeeded by Knud Enggaard
Preceded by Helle Degn	Minister for Development Cooperation 27 September 1994 – 10 July 1999	Succeeded by Jan Trøjborg
Preceded by New office	European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid 23 January 2000 – 22 November 2004 (together with Joe Borg from 1 May 2004)	Succeeded by Louis Michel

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