Lykke Friis

Lykke Friis
Lykke Friis in Berlin 2023
Minister for Climate and Energy
In office
2009–2011
MonarchMargrethe II
Prime MinisterLars Løkke Rasmussen
Preceded byConnie Hedegaard
Succeeded byMartin Lidegaard and Ida Auken
Minister for Equal Rights
In office
2010–2011
Personal details
Born (1969-10-27) 27 October 1969
Political partyVenstre

Lykke Friis (born 27 October 1969) is a Danish academic official and former politician. She is currently Prorector for Education at the University of Copenhagen, a position she previously held from 2006 to 2009. A member of the party Venstre, Friis served as Minister for Climate and Energy from 2009 to 2011, and Minister for Gender Equality from 2010 to 2011.