Mette Reissmann | |
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| Member of the Folketing | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2022 | |
| In office 2011–2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 October 1963 Denmark |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
| Occupation | Politician |
Mette Reissmann (born 4 October 1963) is a Danish business lawyer,television host and politician. From 2011 to 2019 and again from 2022 she has been a member of the Folketing,elected for the Social Democrats. [1]
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