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Dr
Ole Krarup
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| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 1994–2007 |
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| Constituency | Denmark |
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| Born | 17 March 1935 Aarhus |
| Died | 7 October 2017 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Political party | People's Movement against the EU |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Profession | Professor, law |
| Website | www.olekrarup.dk |
Ole Krarup (born March 17, 1935 – died October 7, 2017) was a Danish politician. He was also a professor who taught about law at the University of Copenhagen. He spent many years working in the EU Parliament.
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Ole Krarup's Life and Career
Ole Krarup was born in Aarhus, Denmark. He grew up to become a professor of law. This means he taught students about laws and how they work. Later, he decided to get involved in politics.
His Time as a Politician
From 1994 to 2006, Ole Krarup was a Member of the European Parliament, often called an MEP. An MEP is like a representative for their country in the European Parliament. This Parliament is a big group that helps make rules for countries in the European Union.
He was part of the People's Movement against the EU. This group believed that Denmark should not be part of the European Union. As an MEP, he worked on different important topics.
Working in the European Parliament
While in the European Parliament, Ole Krarup was involved in several committees. Committees are smaller groups that focus on specific areas. He worked on the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs. This committee deals with people's rights and safety.
He also served on the Committee on Budgetary Control. This group made sure that the European Union's money was spent wisely. He was also a substitute for the Committee on Constitutional Affairs. This committee looks at the basic rules and laws of the EU.
Why He Left Parliament
In 2006, Ole Krarup had a bicycle accident in Strasbourg. Because of his injuries, he had to leave his job as an MEP. He resigned on January 1, 2007. Another politician named Søren Bo Søndergaard took his place.
Later Life and Passing
Ole Krarup passed away on October 7, 2017. He was 82 years old. He is remembered for his work as a law professor and his long service in the European Parliament.
