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Peter Christensen

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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 1999–2001.

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.
Political offices
Preceded by Minister for Taxation of Denmark
March 8, 2011 – October 3, 2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by Defence Minister of Denmark
September 30, 2015 –
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Minister for Nordic Cooperation
September 30, 2015 –
Succeeded by
Incumbent