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Pia Olsen Dyhr
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Dyhr in 2024
Leader of the Green Left
Assumed office
13 February 2014
Preceded by Annette Vilhelmsen
Member of the Folketing
Assumed office
13 November 2007
Constituency Copenhagen (from 2015)
North Zealand (2007–2015)
Minister for Trade and Investments
In office
3 October 2011 – 9 August 2013
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Preceded by Brian Mikkelsen
Succeeded by Nick Hækkerup
Minister for Transport
In office
9 August 2013 – 3 February 2014
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Preceded by Henrik Dam Kristensen
Succeeded by Magnus Heunicke
Personal details
Born (1971-11-30) 30 November 1971 (age 53)
Vallensbæk, Denmark
Political party The Green Left

Pia Olsen Dyhr (born November 30, 1971) is a well-known Danish politician. She is the leader of a political party called The Green Left. Since 2007, she has been a member of the Folketing, which is Denmark's parliament. Pia Olsen Dyhr has also served as a government minister. She was the Minister for Trade and Investment and later the Minister of Transport.

About Pia Olsen Dyhr

Pia Olsen Dyhr grew up in a town called Vallensbæk in Denmark. Her father worked for the Danish railway company, DSB. Her mother worked as a cleaner.

Her Education

Pia Olsen Dyhr finished high school at Ishøj Gymnasium in 1985. She then continued her studies at the College of Europe. There, she earned a master's degree in European studies. In 1994, she graduated from the University of Copenhagen. She studied political science, which is the study of how governments work.

Pia Olsen Dyhr's Political Journey

Pia Olsen Dyhr has been involved in politics for many years. She started her political journey early.

Early Political Roles

From 1996 to 1998, Pia Olsen Dyhr was the leader of the Popular Socialist Youth of Denmark. This group is the youth branch of The Green Left party. It helps young people get involved in politics.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

Pia Olsen Dyhr was first elected to the Folketing in the 2007 general election. The Folketing is where laws are made in Denmark. She has been re-elected several times since then. She won elections in 2011, 2015, and 2019. Each time, more people voted for her.

Leading The Green Left Party

In 2014, Pia Olsen Dyhr became the leader of The Green Left party. She took over from the previous leader, Annette Vilhelmsen. As leader, she helps guide the party's goals and actions.

Her Time as a Minister

Pia Olsen Dyhr served as a minister in the Danish government. From 2011 to 2013, she was the Minister for Trade and Investments. After that, from 2013 to 2014, she was the Minister for Transport. These roles involved making important decisions for Denmark.

Pia Olsen Dyhr's Political Ideas

Pia Olsen Dyhr often shares her views on important topics. She works to represent the ideas of The Green Left party.

Views on Public Holidays

In 2023, there was a discussion in Denmark about a public holiday called Store Bededag. Pia Olsen Dyhr wanted to keep this holiday. She suggested that people could work more hours during the year instead. She also asked for the decision to be put off until after the next general election.

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