Lykke Friis
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Lykke Friis is a Danish
politician for the party Venstre
and former Minister for Climate and Energy and equal rights. Prior to this she was prorector at the University of Copenhagen
, to which she was appointed for a five-year period starting March 1, 2006. Prior to her appointment as government minister, she was not a member of Venstre.
mother. She graduated from Øregaard Gymnasium and has studied political science
at the University of Copenhagen. Lykke Friis obtained her M.Sc. in Economics and Political Science from London School of Economics
in 1992, followed by a M.Sc. in political science from University of Copenhagen in 1993. She got a PhD
in international politics from the University of Copenhagen in 1997.
She has worked as an academic in the Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs
, and as a researcher in Dansk Udenrigspolitisk Institut. From 2003-2006, she was head of European Politics in the Confederation of Danish Industries
. She has taught at both the University of Copenhagen Faculty of Social Sciences
and at Copenhagen Business School
in international relations.
She has contributed to newspapers, radio, TV, and seminars on EU-related issues, and has written a number of articles and books and such subjects. Her ability to make the EU-material accessible secured her the Danmarks Radio
Rosenkjærprisen in 2008.
In private, Lykke Friis is known as a connoisseur
of German football and is a fan of FC Bayern Munich
.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
politician for the party Venstre
Venstre (Denmark)
VenstreThe party name is officially not translated into any other language, but is in English often referred to as the Liberal Party. Similar rules apply for the name of the party's youth wing Venstres Ungdom. , full name Venstre, Danmarks Liberale Parti , is the largest political party in Denmark...
and former Minister for Climate and Energy and equal rights. Prior to this she was prorector at the University of Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
The University of Copenhagen is the oldest and largest university and research institution in Denmark. Founded in 1479, it has more than 37,000 students, the majority of whom are female , and more than 7,000 employees. The university has several campuses located in and around Copenhagen, with the...
, to which she was appointed for a five-year period starting March 1, 2006. Prior to her appointment as government minister, she was not a member of Venstre.
Biography
Lykke Friis is the daughter of a Danish father and a GermanGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
mother. She graduated from Øregaard Gymnasium and has studied political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
at the University of Copenhagen. Lykke Friis obtained her M.Sc. in Economics and Political Science from London School of Economics
London School of Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science is a public research university specialised in the social sciences located in London, United Kingdom, and a constituent college of the federal University of London...
in 1992, followed by a M.Sc. in political science from University of Copenhagen in 1993. She got a PhD
PHD
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in international politics from the University of Copenhagen in 1997.
She has worked as an academic in the Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs
Minister of Economic and Business Affairs (Denmark)
The Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs is a ministry in the current Danish government.Lene Espersen has held the ministry since the 10th of September 2008....
, and as a researcher in Dansk Udenrigspolitisk Institut. From 2003-2006, she was head of European Politics in the Confederation of Danish Industries
Confederation of Danish Industries
The Confederation of Danish Industry is the voice of corporate Denmark. On the behalf of 10,000 member companies, DI works to provide the best conditions for Danish businesses in order to improve the opportunities for growth and overall competitiveness....
. She has taught at both the University of Copenhagen Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Copenhagen Faculty of Social Sciences
The University of Copenhagen Faculty of Social Sciences is divided into five departments, where research and teaching are carried out in the fields of Economics, Political Science, International Politics, Management, Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology. The faculty prepares students for the...
and at Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School, also known as CBS, is situated in Copenhagen, Denmark. With more than 17,000 students and 1,300 staff members, CBS is also one of the largest business schools in Europe. CBS offers a wide range of business-oriented university programmes and a research environment...
in international relations.
She has contributed to newspapers, radio, TV, and seminars on EU-related issues, and has written a number of articles and books and such subjects. Her ability to make the EU-material accessible secured her the Danmarks Radio
Danmarks Radio
DR – officially rendered into English as the Danish Broadcasting Corporation – is Denmark's national broadcasting corporation. Founded in 1925 as a public-service organization, it is today Denmark's oldest and largest electronic media enterprise...
Rosenkjærprisen in 2008.
In private, Lykke Friis is known as a connoisseur
Connoisseur
A connoisseur is a person who has a great deal of knowledge about the fine arts, cuisines, or an expert judge in matters of taste.Modern connoisseurship must be seen along with museums, art galleries and "the cult of originality"...
of German football and is a fan of FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
.