Morten Bødskov (born 1 May 1970) is a Danish Social Democratic politician, member of the Folketing, and the Minister for Integration since 2026. He was Minister for Business from 2022 to 2026, Minister of Defence from February to December 2022Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Nikolaj Skydsgaard (15 December 2022), Danish PM picks right-leaning rivals as key ministers in new government Reuters., and Minister for Taxation under Frederiksen and Minister of Justice in the Government of Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
Political career Early beginnings
At age 15 Bødskov joined the Social Democratic Youth of Denmark (DSU), where he quickly assumed numerous positions of trust. In 1996, he took over as federal president of the DSU from Henrik Sass Larsen. In 2001, he was elected to the Folketing and in 2005 Helle Thorning-Schmidt appointed him as deputy chairman of the parliamentary group.
Career in government From 3 October 2011 to 11 December 2013, Bødskov served as Minister of Justice. As Minister of Justice, Bødskov was among those who spearheaded austerity measures, new restrictions on air guns, a new Probation system and the creation of 200 new prison spots, an increased focus on gang and biker-related crime, and the highly controversial amendment to the Public Records Act.
On 27 June 2019, Bødskov became the Minister of Taxation in the Frederiksen Cabinet. In a February 2022 cabinet reshuffle, he was transferred to the role of Minister of Defence.
Other activities European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2022)Board of Governors European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). European Investment Bank (EIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2022)Board of Governors European Investment Bank (EIB). Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2022)Board of Governors Nordic Investment Bank (NIB).
Personal life Bødskov has been married to Anna Elisabeth Bødskov since 2005.
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