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Sophie Hæstorp Andersen
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Sophie Hæstorp Andersen

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Sophie Hæstorp Andersen is a Danish politician currently serving as the Minister of Social Affairs. A member of the Social Democrats, she has held several prominent political positions throughout her career, including serving as the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen from 2022 to 2024. Prior to her mayoral tenure, she was the regional council chairperson of the Capital Region of Denmark from 2014 to 2021 and previously served as a member of the Folketing. Her political work has focused on regional administration, urban governance, and social policy within the Danish parliamentary system.

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Born
1974-09-26 · 51 years old
Birth place
Denmark
Career
Politician; Lord Mayor of Copenhagen; Preceded by: Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil; Succeeded by: Monika Rubin; Preceded by: Lars Weiss (act.); Succeeded by: Lars Weiss (act.)

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