Guide Note:

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, born on January 26, 1953, is the current Prime Minister of Denmark, and the leader of the Venstre party.

Fast Facts:

Born: January 26, 1953, in Ginnerup, Jutland, Denmark
Political Party: Venstre
Assumed Office: November 27, 2001
Preceded By: Poul Nyrup Rasmussen
Alma Mater: University of Aarhus
Spouse: Anne-Mette Rasmussen
Has three children
In favor of deregulation, privatization and limiting government size
Supported the 2003 Iraq War

Political Background

In 1978, Rasmussen won a seat on the Danish Parliament. In 1987, he became the Minister of Taxation. He then became the Minister for Economy and Taxation in 1990. In 1992, he resigned after allegations that he provided the Folketing with false information regarding postponement of bills. In July of 2002, Rasmussen became a rotating President for the European Union. It ended in December of that same year. He is currently a front-runner to become the first permanent President of the European Council in 2009. His strongest competitor is said to be Tony Blair, the former British Prime Minister.

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Anders Fogh Rasmussen Recent News

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Hemscott: No Danish referendum on EU's Lisbon treaty (December 12, 2007)
International Herald Tribune: "Denmark narrowly re-elects Rasmussen" (November 13, 2007)
Boston.com: "Danish election set to reshape government" (November 11, 2007)
Deutsche Welle: Danish Court Rejects Iraq War Case (November 4, 2007)

Anders Fogh Rasmussen Background and Profiles

Wikipedia: Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Statsministeriet: Prime Minister of Denmark: Anders Fogh Rasmussen Profile
BBC News: Profile: Denmark's new prime minister (2001)
Folketinget: Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Spiegal Online: Interview with Anders Fogh Rasmussen: Nuclear Is 'Not a Renewable Energy' (March 9, 2007)
Financial Times: Spotlight: Anders Fogh Rasmussen (2007)

Anders Fogh Rasmussen and the European Union

RTT News: "...EU Treaty Will Ensure...Influence And Prosperity" (December 12, 2007)
Times Online: Britain left out on a limb as Danes are offered vote on Eu integration (November 23, 2007)
Fondation Robert Schuman: Anders Fogh Rasmussen wins for a third time (November 13, 2007)
Folkebevaegelsen: Will...Anders Fogh Rasmussen proceed with the pro EU-campaign...? (2003)

Anders Fogh Rasmussen's Political Career

Udenrigsministeriet: The Anders Fogh Rasmussen Government
BBC News: Rasmussen v Rasmussen (2001)
CNN.com: Danes get immigration ministry (2001)

Anders Fogh Rasmussen and the Muhammad Cartoons

The Guardian: "Danish paper sorry for Muhammad cartoons" (2006)
BBC News: Muhammad cartoons 'global crisis' (2006)
NewsHour Extra: Muhammad Cartoons Spark Violent Protest (2006)
CNN.com: Storm grows over Mohammad cartoons (2006)
Spiegel: A Scene in the Wrong Movie (2006)
CBC News: Muhammad cartoons: a timeline (2006)

Anders Fogh Rasmussen and the War in Iraq

BBC News: Danish PM faces Iraq war lawsuit (2005)
People's Daily: Danish PM rejects investigation into Denmark's participation into Iraq war (2005)
BBC News: Denmark reveals Iraq war secrets (2004)

Anders Fogh Rasmussen Blogs and Commentaries

Crooks and Liars: Well, We Still Have Poland, Don’t We?
Huffington Post: Where's the Islamic version of John Waters?
Politicos: Danish elections - Anders Fogh Rasmussen wins a third term
Gates of Vienna: Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Freedom of Speech

Anders Fogh Rasmussen Photos

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Anders Fogh Rasmussen Videos

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Anders Fogh Rasmussen Criticism and Controversy

Western Resistance: Denmark: The Muslims, the Minister and the Haram Cartoons
Dhimmi Watch: Anders Fogh Rasmussen reveals his dhimmi side
The Brussels Journal: Cartoon Case Escalates into International Crisis

Anders Fogh Rasmussen Timeline

1953, January 26: Born
1978: Elected to Danish Parliament
1987-1990: Minister of Taxation
1990: Became Minister of Economy and Taxation
1993: Received Adam Smith award and wrote Fra socialstat til minimalstat
2001: Assumed office of Prime Minister of Denmark
2003: Supported the Invasion of Iraq
2005: Re-elected Prime Minister of Denmark and Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy
2007: Re-elected Prime Minister of Denmark

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