Denmark’s deputy prime minister and economy minister is leaving politics altogether. Jakob Ellemann-Jensen stepped down on Monday as head of the center-right Liberal Party and left the three-party governing coalition to spend more time with his family. The Liberal Party is staying on in the government, which has been in office since December 2022.
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, Danish Minister of Economy and chairman of Denmark’s Liberal Party speaks during a press conference in Copenhagen, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. Ellemann-Jensen announced Monday he was leaving politics and stepping down as head of the center-right Liberal Party to spend more time with his family. FILE - Denmark Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Jakob Ellemann-Jensen arrives to attend the Summit of the Joint Expeditionary Force in Riga, Latvia, on Dec. 19, 2022.
A visibly moved Ellemann-Jensen said Monday he was taking the consequences following internal party criticism over dwindling support. He said he is resigning because he didn’t want to stand in the way of his party’s revival.Sweden’s figurehead king celebrates 50 years on the throne “I am taking this decision because it is the right thing for the Liberal Party,” Ellemann-Jensen said and insisted his sick leave was not a factor in his decision. Earlier this year, he was on a five-months
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