Pia Kjærsgaard

Danish politician and Parliament Speaker

Pia Kjærsgaard - Danish politician and Parliament Speaker
Born

February 23rd, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Denmark

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Served as a prominent Danish politician with significant influence in the Danish political landscape. Elected as the Speaker of the Danish Parliament, contributing to legislative processes and parliamentary procedures. Played a crucial role in the Danish People's Party, leading the party and shaping its policies on immigration and welfare.

Served as Speaker of the Danish Parliament from 2015 to 2019

Co-founded the Danish People's Party in 1995

Served as a member of the Danish Parliament for over two decades

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