Torsten Schack Pedersen
Torsten Schack Pedersen is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Venstre political party. He was elected into parliament at the 2005 Danish general election.
Political career
Youth politics
Pedersen served as Chairman of Venstre's youth wing, Venstres Ungdom, between 2001 and 2003.Parliament
He was elected into parliament at the 2005 election, and was reelected in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019.In March 2023, he became the Commissioner of the Home Guard. He stepped down from the position in January 2024 to focus on his new leadership role in Parliament.
Minister of National Safety and Emergency Management
Pedersen was appointed minister of societal resilience and contingency in a cabinet reshuffle on 29 August 2024.In January 2025, he struck a deal with the government parties and seven opposition parties to strengthen civil protection with additional resources, improve emergency coordination, and develop a new national cybersecurity strategy.