Margrete Auken
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Margrete Helle Auken (born 6 January 1945) is a Danish politician who has been serving as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2004. She is a member of the Socialistisk Folkeparti, part of the European Green Party. She was also formerly a Member of the Folketing.
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Margrete Auken | |
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Member of the European Parliament | |
Assumed office 20 July 2004 | |
Constituency | Denmark |
Member of the Folketing | |
In office 22 October 1979 – 20 July 2004 | |
Constituency | Århus |
Personal details | |
Born | Margrete Helle Auken (1945-01-06) 6 January 1945 (age 79) Århus, Denmark |
Political party | Danish Socialistisk Folkeparti EU European Green Party |
Spouse | Erik Aksel Nielsen |
Children | 3, including Ida Auken |
Parent | Kirsten Auken (mother) |
Relatives | Svend Auken (brother) |
Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
Website | www |
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Auken was educated at the University of Copenhagen and is a sognepræst (parish priest) at the Frederiksberg Church in the Church of Denmark.