Peter Christensen

Peter Christensen

Peter Christensen (born April 25, 1975) is a Danish politician representing the Liberal Party Venstre. He is an electrician by profession and was a Member of Parliament from November 20, 2001 to June 18, 2015. He served as Chairman of Venstres Ungdom 19992001.

He replaced Troels Lund Poulsen as Minister for Taxation of Denmark from March 8, 2011 to October 3, 2011. Thor Möger Pedersen followed him as Minister for Taxation of Denmark. On 30 September 2015 he replaced Carl Holst as Minister of Defence, who stepped down, following a list of personal scandals.[1]

References

  1. "Officielt: Peter Christensen bliver ny forsvarsminister". Politiko (in Danish). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
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Political offices
Preceded by
Troels Lund Poulsen
Minister for Taxation of Denmark
March 8, 2011 October 3, 2011
Succeeded by
Thor Möger Pedersen
Preceded by
Carl Holst
Defence Minister of Denmark
September 30, 2015 November 28, 2016
Succeeded by
Claus Hjort Frederiksen
Preceded by
Carl Holst
Minister for Nordic Cooperation
September 30, 2015
Succeeded by
Incumbent


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