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| − | |birth_date=1939 | + | |alma_mater=University of Copenhagen |
| + | |birth_date=8 November 1939 | ||
|birth_place=Copenhagen, Denmark | |birth_place=Copenhagen, Denmark | ||
| − | |death_date=2016 | + | |death_date=31 December 2016 |
|death_place=Brussels, Belgium | |death_place=Brussels, Belgium | ||
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| + | |title=Foreign Minister of Denmark | ||
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| + | |title=European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs | ||
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| + | |title=Leader of Venstre (Denmark) | ||
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| + | '''Henning Christophersen''' was a [[Danish]] politician, a former Vice President of the [[European Commission]] (1985–1995), former leader of the Danish [[liberalism|liberal]] party ''[[Venstre (Denmark)|Venstre]]'' (1978–1984) and former member of the [[Convention on the Future of Europe|European Convention]].<ref>[http://www.denstoredanske.dk/Danmarks_geografi_og_historie/Danmarks_historie/Danmark_efter_1945/Henning_Christophersen?highlight=Henning%20Christophersen Henning Christophersen] Den Store Danske, Gyldendals åbne encyclopædi</ref> Christophersen was one of the early architects of the Single Market and the Euro, and attended 3 Bilderberg meetings. | ||
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| + | ==Life== | ||
| + | Christophersen was born in [[Copenhagen]]. He was Deputy Prime minister and [[Finance Minister of Denmark]] (1982–1984) and [[Foreign Minister of Denmark]] (1978–1979). | ||
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| + | During his time as Vice President of the European Commission for Budget and later for Economic & Financial Affairs, Christophersen decisively contributed to the preparations of the launch of the Euro and of the Economic & Monetary Union. Through his pioneering work on Transeuropean Networks, he also played a big role in the realization of the Internal Market. | ||
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| + | In 1992, as EU commissioner, Christophersen together with 10 Baltic Ministers of Foreign Affairs founded the [[Council of the Baltic Sea States]] (CBSS) and the [[EuroFaculty]].<ref>Kristensen, Gustav N. 2010. Born into a Dream. EuroFaculty and the Council of the Baltic Sea States. Berliner Wissentshafts-Verlag. {{ISBN|978-3-8305-1769-6}}.</ref> | ||
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| + | He was the Chairman of the [[Energy Charter Treaty|Energy Charter Conference]] 1998 until 2007. | ||
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| + | He was Chairman and member of a number of Supervisory Boards of Directors, and a Partner of [[Kreab]], Brussels. | ||
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| + | Christophersen died on 31 December 2016 in Brussels at the age of 77 after a short illness.<ref>http://www.fyens.dk/indland/Venstre-legenden-Henning-Christophersen-er-doed/artikel/3111092</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:38, 23 July 2023
 Henning Christophersen    (politician) | |
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| Born | 8 November 1939 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 31 December 2016 (Age 77) Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Party | Venstre (Denmark) |
Henning Christophersen was a Danish politician, a former Vice President of the European Commission (1985–1995), former leader of the Danish liberal party Venstre (1978–1984) and former member of the European Convention.[1] Christophersen was one of the early architects of the Single Market and the Euro, and attended 3 Bilderberg meetings.
Life
Christophersen was born in Copenhagen. He was Deputy Prime minister and Finance Minister of Denmark (1982–1984) and Foreign Minister of Denmark (1978–1979).
During his time as Vice President of the European Commission for Budget and later for Economic & Financial Affairs, Christophersen decisively contributed to the preparations of the launch of the Euro and of the Economic & Monetary Union. Through his pioneering work on Transeuropean Networks, he also played a big role in the realization of the Internal Market.
In 1992, as EU commissioner, Christophersen together with 10 Baltic Ministers of Foreign Affairs founded the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) and the EuroFaculty.[2]
He was the Chairman of the Energy Charter Conference 1998 until 2007.
He was Chairman and member of a number of Supervisory Boards of Directors, and a Partner of Kreab, Brussels.
Christophersen died on 31 December 2016 in Brussels at the age of 77 after a short illness.[3]
Events Participated in
| Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilderberg/1979 | 27 April 1979 | 29 April 1979 | Austria Baden Clubhotel Schloss Weikersdorf | 27th Bilderberg, 95 guests, Austria |
| Bilderberg/1982 | 14 May 1982 | 16 May 1982 | Norway Sandefjord | The 30th Bilderberg, held in Norway. |
| Bilderberg/1983 | 13 May 1983 | 15 May 1983 | Canada Quebec Château Montebello | The 31st Bilderberg, held in Canada |
References
- ↑ Henning Christophersen Den Store Danske, Gyldendals åbne encyclopædi
- ↑ Kristensen, Gustav N. 2010. Born into a Dream. EuroFaculty and the Council of the Baltic Sea States. Berliner Wissentshafts-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-8305-1769-6.
- ↑ http://www.fyens.dk/indland/Venstre-legenden-Henning-Christophersen-er-doed/artikel/3111092
