Peter Hummelgaard

Peter Hummelgaard Thomsen is a Danish politician and writer who has served as a member of the Folketing for the Social Democrats since 2015. He has held several high-profile government positions, including Minister for Employment from 2019 to 2022, Minister of Justice from 2022 to 2026, and Minister of Finance since 2026. In his political career, he has advocated for a new social contract to address economic inequality, a theme explored in his 2018 book 'Den Syge Kapitalisme'. He is also known for his controversial stance on digital privacy and his support for measures to combat child sexual abuse online.