Asger Christensen Explained

Asger Christensen (born 8 January 1958) is a Danish politician who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019.^{[3] [4]}

Early career

Christensen, a farmer, has owned a farm since 1982.^[5] He is from Tarm.^[6]

Political career

In parliament, Christensen is part of the parliamentary group Renew Europe since his national party affiliation is with Venstre. He serves on the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development. In 2020, he also joined the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport.^[7]

In addition to his committee assignments, Christensen is part of the parliament's delegation for relations with China.^[8] He is also a member of the European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights.^[9]

External links

• Official website: https://asger.nu/

Notes and References

1. Web site: Key dates ahead. European Parliament . 28 May 2019 . en . 20 May 2017.
2. Web site: Key dates ahead. BBC News . 28 May 2019 . en . 22 May 2017.
3. Web site: Valgresultat EP-valg Danmark - Følg resultatet for EP-valget her DR. www.dr.dk. da. 2020-05-16.
4. Web site: Pernille Weiss: Al vores politik skal måles i forhold til klima-effekten. DR. 18 March 2019 . da-DK. 2020-05-16.
5. Official website, see below
6. Web site: Hvem er Asger Christensen?. da-DK. 2020-05-16.
7. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/sed/doc/news/flash/24221/Full%20Members%20new%20committees_09-07-2020_en.pdf Members of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport
8. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/197558/ASGER_CHRISTENSEN/home Asger Christensen
9. https://lgbti-ep.eu/who-we-are/members/ Members