Uffe Ellemann-Jensen

Former Minister for Foreign Affairs

Denmark

A former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ellemann-Jensen is a strong supporter of NATO and the EU. He was leader of the Danish Liberal Party Venstre and President of Europe- an Liberals (ALDE) until 2000. After he left active political life, he became a contributor to the Danish Berlingske Ti- dende daily. He is a successful author, including of books about his political career as Foreign Minister during the Cold War. He received his master’s degree in economics from Copenhagen University.