Denmark's Prime Minister recently made significant changes to her government by appointing six new ministers, bringing the total number of ministers to 25, the highest in 30 years. One of the notable appointments is the establishment of a new government office focusing on emergency preparedness, climate change, and cyber crimes, with Torsten Schack Pedersen leading the ministry.
Prime Minister Frederiksen emphasized the increasing global challenges as the reason behind the reshuffle. This move aligns Denmark with Sweden, which also has a similar department in place. In addition to the emergency office, two other new ministries were introduced, marking the largest cabinet since the 1993-1994 administration.
Marie Bjerre transitioned from her role as minister for digitalization and gender equality to oversee European Union affairs in preparation for Denmark's upcoming EU presidency in the latter half of 2025. Jeppe Bruus, the former taxation minister, now heads a new ministry dedicated to coordinating Denmark's green policy, aiming for significant emissions reductions by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Rasmus Stoklund replaced Bruus as the taxation minister, while Caroline Stage Olsen took over the digitalization portfolio. The gender equality responsibilities were transferred to Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke. A surprising appointment was Copenhagen mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen as the new minister in charge of social affairs, replacing Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil.
Prime Minister Frederiksen, leader of the Social Democratic Party, announced the government reshuffle and the creation of three new ministries. The current majority government, formed in 2022, comprises the center-left Social Democrats, the center-right Liberal Party, and the newly established centrist Moderates party.
