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Lars Henrik Weiss (born 20 May 1971 in Frederiksberg) is a Danish politician, who served as acting Lord Mayor of Copenhagen from 19 October 2020 to 31 December 2021. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Lars Weiss bliver ny overborgmester i København". Politiken (in Danish). 19 October 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  2. "Lars Weiss". www.themayor.eu. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  3. "Lars Weiss will be acting mayor of Copenhagen". Tek Deeps. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2022.