| Christine Antorini | |
|---|---|
 Antorini in 2017 | |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 3 October 2011 – 28 June 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | Helle Thorning-Schmidt |
| Preceded by | Troels Lund Poulsen |
| Succeeded by | Ellen Trane Nørby |
| Member of the Folketing | |
| In office 8 February 2005 – 5 September 2018 | |
| Constituency | North Zealand (2011–2018) Copenhagen (2007–2011) Søndre (2005–2007) |
| In office 18 March 1998 – 30 November 1999 | |
| Constituency | Østre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1965-05-23) 23 May 1965 (age 59) Jyllinge, Denmark |
| Political party | Social Democrats (2002–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Socialist People's Party (1981–2001) |
| Spouse(s) |
Henrik Dahl
(m. 2003; div. 2008) Jan Krøyer (m. 2020) |
| Alma mater | Aarhus University Roskilde University |
Christine Edda Antorini (born 23 May 1965) is a Danish politician for the Social Democrats, formerly for the Socialist People's Party. From 2011 to 2015 she was the Minister of Education in the Cabinet of Helle Thorning-Schmidt. She was a member of the Folketing from 1998 to 1999 and again from 2005 to 2018.
Background
Antorini was born in Jyllinge, near Copenhagen, where her mother was a teacher and her father a dairyman. Her mother was of Swiss Italian descent and Antorini was brought up in the Catholic faith.
She studied political science at Aarhus University 1985-1987 and public administration at Roskilde University 1989-1994, obtaining a Candidate degree. She headed the secretariat of an independent office for consumer information 1999-2003, was anchorwoman in Danish Radio 2003-2004 and worked for the Union of Commercial and Clerical Employees, part of Danish Confederation of Trade Unions, 2004-2005.
After leaving politics, from 2018 to 2023 she was manager of LIFE Fonden, a foundation that promotes the knowledge of natural sciences and technology among children. From 2023, she enrolled in the study to become a nurse.
Political career
Antorini was a member of the executive board of the Youth of the Socialist People's Party became a member of the executive board for the Socialist People's Party in 1988. In 1991, she became deputy leader for the party, a position she held to 1998. From 1998 to 1999 she was a member of the Folketing for the Socialist People's Party from Eastern Copenhagen electoral district.
She was elected again to the Folketing in the general election, 2005, this time representing the Social Democrats and subsequently re-elected in the 2007 election and the 2011 election. She was among other things the Social Democrats' spokesperson on education. The 2011 election brought the Social Democrats to power in a coalition cabinet led by Helle Thorning-Schmidt. Antorini was named Minister of Children and Education 3 October 2011, with the inclusion of children in the Minister of Education's portfolio being a novelty. In a cabinet reshuffle on 9 August 2013, the position was again called Minister of Education. She has been a member of a number of committees, boards and think-thanks; several related to education and science.
Christine Antorini was one of two Danish nominees for EU Commissioner in August 2014.
Personal life
Antorini is twice divorced. She has two children from her first marriage. Her second marriage was to sociologist Henrik Dahl.
Bibliography
- Borgerlige ord efter revolutionen (co-author), Gyldendal, 1999
- Det ny systemskifte (co-author), Gyldendal, 2001
- Fanatisme eller Idealisme, Forum, 2003,
- Epostler (co-author), Gyldendal, 2003
- Fremtidens partier, Gyldendal, 2008.
References
- ^ "Christine Antorini". Denstoredanske.lex.dk. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "Det religiøse er højpotent". Kristeligt-dagblad.dk. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "Christine Antorini (S)". Ft.dk. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- "Christine Antorini stopper som fondsdirektør: Vil være sygeplejerske". Altinget. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- "Denmark: two names floated for European Commission". Politico.eu. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byTroels Lund Poulsen | Minister of Education 2011–2015 |
Succeeded byEllen Trane Nørby |
- 1965 births
- Living people
- People from Roskilde Municipality
- Danish people of Swiss-Italian descent
- Social Democrats (Denmark) politicians
- Socialist People's Party (Denmark) politicians
- 20th-century Danish women politicians
- 21st-century Danish women politicians
- Government ministers of Denmark
- Women government ministers of Denmark
- Ministers of education of Denmark
- Women members of the Folketing
- Members of the Folketing 1998–2001
- Members of the Folketing 2005–2007
- Members of the Folketing 2007–2011
- Members of the Folketing 2011–2015
- Members of the Folketing 2015–2019