Bjarne Corydon
Danish Social Democrat, politician, and media personality
Bjarne Fog Corydon (born 1 March 1973) is a Danish politician and businessman, who was a member of the Folketing from the Social Democrats from 2011 to 2016. He served as Finance Minister of Denmark in the Cabinet of Helle Thorning-Schmidt from 2011 to 2015, and was formerly her secretary. He serves since 2025 as Director General for DR.
Early life
Corydon was born on 1 March 1973 in Kolding. He was born in a detached house just outside of Skovparken, which is now classified as a ghetto. He is the son of landscape gardener Arne Corydon and secretary Tove Corydon. During the weekends he worked a part-time job alongside his father to help his family's income by laying tiles. He also had to help his mom, who was often mentally unwell.
During his youth while attending the local gymnasium, he enjoyed reading books about politics and Fyodor Dostoevsky and playing football. After graduating from the gymnasium he attended Aarhus University from 1992 to 2000, graduating as a Candidate of Political Science.
Career
In 2011 he was elected to the Folketing, and was appointed Minister of Finance by Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
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