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Nationality: Danish
Political Affiliation: EPP
Previous job: Minister for UN-led climate talks
Age: 49
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Martin Callanan, a UK Conservative, asked whether Hedegaard would be using her entitlement to a chauffer-driven car and what car she would choose. Hedegaard said: "I can say for sure that I am not going to take a Danish car."
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