Margrete Auken
Margrete Auken | |
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| Member of the European Parliament | |
| Assumed office 20 July 2004 | |
| Constituency | Denmark |
| Member of the Folketing | |
| In office 22 October 1979 – 20 July 2004 | |
| Constituency | Århus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Margrete Helle Auken 6 January 1945 Århus, Denmark |
| Political party | Danish Socialistisk Folkeparti EU European Green Party |
| Spouse | Erik Aksel Nielsen |
| Children | 3, including Ida Auken |
| Parent | Kirsten Auken (mother) |
| Relatives | Svend Auken (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Website | www |
Margrete Helle Auken (born 6 January 1945) is a Danish politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2004 to 2024. She is a member of the Socialistisk Folkeparti, part of the European Green Party. She was also formerly a Member of the Folketing.
Auken was educated at the University of Copenhagen and is a sognepræst (parish priest) at the Frederiksberg Church in the Church of Denmark.