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Morten Helveg Petersen
Morten Helveg Petersen (born 14 September 1966) is a Danish politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Denmark. He is a member of the Danish Social Liberal Party, part of Renew Europe (formerly Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe). He was elected to the European Parliament in 2014 and 2019 and served as member of the Folketing 1998–2009.
Early life and education.
The son of former Danish foreign minister Niels Helveg Petersen and brother of former minister Rasmus Helveg Petersen
, Morten Helveg Petersen grew up in Denmark and in Brussels where he attended the European School, Brussels I from 1974 to 1977. His paternal grandparents were former minister Kristen Helveg Petersen and former mayor of Copenhagen Lilly Helveg Petersen. He got a Master of Science degree in economics from the University of Copenhagen in 1992.
Career.
After finishing his studies, Petersen worked for the European Commission 1992–1993 and for the Confederation of Danish Industries1993–1998.
He then entered politics and served as a member of the Folketing from Hvidovre and