Kristoffer Hjort Storm | |
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Member of the European Parliament for Denmark | |
Assumed office 16 July 2024 | |
Member of the Aalborg City Council | |
Assumed office 1 January 2016 | |
Member of the North Jutland Region Regional Council | |
Assumed office 19 November 2013 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Kristoffer Hjort Storm 26 January 1989 Hillerød,Denmark |
Political party | Denmark Democrats (2023–present) |
Other political affiliations | Danish People's Party (2010–2022) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Aalborg University |
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