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Marianne Jelved
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Minister of Economic Affairs
In office
25 January 1993 – 27 September 1994
Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen
Minister of Economic Affairs and Nordic Cooperation
In office
27 September 1994 – 27 November 2001
Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen
Minister for Culture and Ecclesiastical Affairs
In office
6 December 2012 – 28 June 2015
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Member of the Folketing
In office
21 September 1994 – 2 November 2022
Constituency North Jutland
In office
8 December 1987 – 1 December 1993
Constituency North Jutland (1990-1993)
Roskilde (1987-1990)
Personal details
Born (1943-09-05) 5 September 1943 (age 81)
Charlottenlund, Denmark
Political party Danish Social Liberal Party

Marianne Bruus Jelved (born on September 5, 1943) is a well-known Danish politician. She is a member of the Folketing, which is Denmark's parliament. Marianne Jelved belongs to the Danish Social Liberal Party. She has served as a minister in several important government roles, including Minister of Economic Affairs and Minister for Culture.

About Marianne Jelved

Marianne Jelved first worked as a teacher. She taught in primary schools for 22 years, helping many young students learn and grow. She also earned a master's degree in education. This background in teaching helped her understand people and how to work with them.

Marianne Jelved's Political Journey

Marianne Jelved started her political career in local government. From 1982 to 1989, she was part of the municipal council in Gundsø Municipality. This means she helped make decisions for the local community.

Joining the Danish Parliament

In 1987, Marianne Jelved was elected to the Parliament of Denmark, also known as the Folketing. She represented the Danish Social Liberal Party. In 1990, she became the political leader of her party. This was a very important role, as she guided the party's direction and policies.

Serving as a Minister

During the 1990s, Marianne Jelved held several key positions in the Danish government. She was the Minister of Economic Affairs from 1993 to 2001. This role meant she helped manage Denmark's economy. She also served as Minister for Nordic Cooperation from 1994 to 2001. In this role, she worked to strengthen ties between Denmark and other Nordic countries.

These roles were part of governments led by the Social Democratic party.

Later Political Roles

In 2007, Marianne Jelved stepped down as the political leader of her party. However, she continued to be a member of parliament. Later, she took on new ministerial roles. From 2012 to 2015, she was the Minister of Culture. This meant she helped support arts, museums, and other cultural activities in Denmark. She also served as Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs from 2014 to 2015.

As of the 2019 elections, Marianne Jelved was the oldest member serving in the Danish parliament. She has had a long and impactful career in Danish politics.

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