Cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen II
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Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen retained his parliamentary support in the 2005 Danish parliamentary election, and was able to continue as head of his government. On 18 February 2005, he presented his updated cabinet, the Cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen II.
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Notable events
- On 8 June 2005 somebody made an arson attack on Minister for Refugees, Immigrants and Integration Rikke Hvilshøj's home. Rikke Hvilshøj, her husband, and her two small children escaped unharmed. It is not clear who was behind the attack (Though one unknown group has claimed responsibility), or what the motive were. Following the attack security was stepped up for several ministers [1].
Changes from the Cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen I
- Bertel Haarder changed from being Minister for Development Cooperation and Minister for Refugees, Immigrants and Integration to being Church Minister and Minister of Education.
- The much-criticised Tove Fergo, who failed to get reelected to parliament (though that is not a requirement for a minister) was replaced as Church Minister.
- Ulla Tørnæs switched from being Minister of Education to being Minister for Development Cooperation.
- Rikke Hvilshøj was appointed Minister for Refugees, Immigrants and Integration.
- Lars Barfoed replaced Henriette Kjær as Minister of Family and Consumption, after there had been some criticism Henriette Kjær because her personal finances were in disorder.
Some periods in the table below start before 18 February 2005 because the minister was also in the Cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen I.
References
- List of Danish governments - From the official website of Folketinget.
- List of ministers - From the Prime Ministers office.
| Preceded by: Cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen I | Cabinet of Denmark 2005 – present | Succeeded by: Current cabinet |
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