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Karen Hækkerup
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| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 12 December 2013 – 10 October 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Helle Thorning-Schmidt |
| Preceded by | Morten Bødskov |
| Succeeded by | Mette Frederiksen |
| Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries | |
| In office 9 August 2013 – 12 December 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Helle Thorning-Schmidt |
| Preceded by | Mette Gjerskov |
| Succeeded by | Dan Jørgensen |
| Minister of Social Affairs and Integration | |
| In office 3 October 2011 – 9 August 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Helle Thorning-Schmidt |
| Preceded by | Benedikte Kiær |
| Succeeded by | Annette Vilhelmsen |
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| Born | 12 June 1974 Hillerød, Denmark |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
Karen Angelo Hækkerup (born June 12, 1974) is a Danish politician. She is a member of the Social Democrats political party. Karen Hækkerup has held several important jobs in the Danish government.
She was the Justice Minister of Denmark from December 12, 2013, to October 10, 2014. After leaving her role as Justice Minister, she became the CEO of the Danish Agriculture and Food Council. This is a large group that represents farmers and food businesses in Denmark.
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Karen Hækkerup's Political Journey
Karen Hækkerup has had a busy career in Danish politics. She has worked in different government departments. This shows her experience in many areas of public life.
Starting in Government
Karen Hækkerup first became a minister in 2011. She was appointed the Minister of Social Affairs and Integration. In this role, she helped manage social programs and policies about how people from different backgrounds live together in Denmark.
She served in this position until August 9, 2013. Her work focused on making sure everyone in society had support.
Helping with Food and Farming
After her social affairs role, Karen Hækkerup became the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries. This job involved looking after Denmark's farms, food production, and fishing industries. These are very important parts of Denmark's economy.
She held this position for a few months in 2013. She worked to support farmers and ensure safe food for everyone.
Role as Justice Minister
In December 2013, Karen Hækkerup took on a new and very important job. She became the Justice Minister of Denmark. The Justice Minister is in charge of the country's legal system. This includes laws, courts, and police.
Her job was to make sure justice was served and laws were followed. She worked to keep Denmark safe and fair for its citizens. She served as Justice Minister until October 2014.
After Government Work
After leaving her government roles, Karen Hækkerup started a new chapter. She became the CEO of the Danish Agriculture and Food Council. A CEO is the top leader of an organization. This council is a "lobby organization." This means it works to represent the interests of farmers and food companies to the government.
In this role, she helps to make sure that the voices of Danish farmers and food producers are heard. She works to support their businesses and help them grow.
Personal Details
Karen Hækkerup was born in Hillerød, Denmark. She was born on June 12, 1974. She is a well-known figure in Danish public life.
