Karsten Hansen is a Faroese politician who has served in various ministerial positions.
Political career
Hansen first served as Minister of Finance from 15 May 1998 until 6 June 2002 as a member of Republic. He was reappointed and served in the position until 3 February 2004. On 4 February 2008, he was again appointed Minister of Finance. He served in the position until 26 September 2008.
In November 2011, as a member of the Centre Party, he was appointed Minister of Health Affairs.
References
- ^ "Fyrrverandi landsstýrismenn". www.fmr.fo (in Faroese). Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- "A new Government has been formed". www.government.fo. 2 February 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- "The new Government of the Faroe Islands". www.government.fo. 17 November 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byAnfinn Kallsberg | Minister of Finance 15 May 1998 – 6 June 2002 |
Succeeded byKarsten Hansen |
| Preceded byKarsten Hansen | Minister of Finance 6 June 2002 – 3 February 2004 |
Succeeded byBárður á Steig Nielsen |
| Preceded byMagni Laksáfoss | Minister of Finance 4 February 2008 – 26 September 2008 |
Succeeded byJóannes Eidesgaard |
| Preceded byJohn Johannessen | Minister of Health Affairs November 2011 – 2015 |
Succeeded bySirið Stenberg |
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