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Aksel V. Johannesen
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Aksel V. Johannesen in 2015
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| Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed office 22 December 2022 |
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| Monarch | Margrethe II Frederik X |
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| Deputy | Høgni Hoydal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Bárður á Steig Nielsen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 15 September 2015 – 16 September 2019 |
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| Monarch | Margrethe II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deputy | Høgni Hoydal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Kaj Leo Johannesen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Bárður á Steig Nielsen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leader of the Social Democratic Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed office 5 March 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Jóannes Eidesgaard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 6 April 2011 – 14 November 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | Kaj Leo Johannesen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Jacob Vestergaard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Annika Olsen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minister of Finance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 21 February 2011 – 14 November 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | Kaj Leo Johannesen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Jóannes Eidesgaard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Jørgen Niclasen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minister of Health | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 16 July 2009 – 21 February 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | Kaj Leo Johannesen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Hans Pauli Strøm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | John Johannessen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Member of the Løgting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed office 29 October 2011 |
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| Born |
Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen
8 November 1972 Klaksvík, Faroe Islands |
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| Political party | Social Democratic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse | Katrin Apol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parents | Johild and Vilhelm Johannesen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | University of Copenhagen (LLM) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Association football career
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Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen, born on November 8, 1972, is a lawyer and a well-known politician from the Faroe Islands. He has served as the Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands twice. His first term was from 2015 to 2019, and he has been Prime Minister again since December 2022.
He is a member of the Løgting, which is the Faroese Parliament. He joined the Løgting in 2011 as part of the Social Democratic Party. Before becoming Prime Minister, he held important roles as the Minister of Health Affairs and the Minister of Finance.
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Early Life and Education
Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen was born in Klaksvík, a town in the Faroe Islands, on November 8, 1972. His parents are Johild and Vilhelm Johannesen. His father was also involved in politics, serving in the National Council and the Folketing (the Danish Parliament).
Aksel studied law at the University of Copenhagen and earned his Master of Laws degree in 2004. After finishing his studies, he worked as a lawyer in Tórshavn, the capital city of the Faroe Islands.
Sports and Hobbies
Beyond his political career, Aksel Johannesen is also known for his athletic achievements. He was a talented runner and won the national championship for the 100-meter race in 1994. He also played volleyball for a club called Mjølnir, which is based in Klaksvík.
Political Career
Aksel Johannesen began his political journey when he won a seat in the Løgting during the 2011 election. While serving in the Løgting, he was part of several important committees, including those focused on Finance, Working, Welfare, and Foreign Affairs.
On March 5, 2011, he was chosen to lead the Social Democratic Party. He won the leadership vote against Heðin Mortensen. He also briefly served as a temporary member of the Folketing from April to May 2012. Before becoming Prime Minister, he was the Minister of Health Affairs from 2009 to 2011, and the Minister of Finance in 2011.
Becoming Prime Minister
Aksel Johannesen first became the Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands on September 15, 2015. He held this position until September 14, 2019, when his political group lost their majority in the 2019 election.
He regained the position of Prime Minister on December 22, 2022. In 2017, his government faced a challenge when some politicians tried to remove them from power, but his government successfully stayed in office.
Personal Life
Aksel Johannesen is married to Katrin Apol. They have three children together.
See also
In Spanish: Aksel Johannesen para niños
