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By Jarle Hetland   -  03.12.2009 / 05:18 CET
Before Connie Hedegaard starts her new job as European commissioner for climate action, she has business to finish in Copenhagen.

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Connie Hedegaard as seen by Marco Villard.
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Curriculum Vitae

1960: Born, Copenhagen
1981-82: Chairwoman, Conservative Students Copenhagen
1983-84: Chairwoman, Conservative Students Denmark
1984-90: Member of parliament
1990-94: Journalist, Berlingske Tidende
1991: Master's degree in history and literature
1994-98: TV journalist, Danmarks Radio
1998-2004: TV presenter, Danmarks Radio
2004-07: Minister for the environment
2005-07: Minister for Nordic co-operation
2007-09: Minister for climate and energy
2009: Minister for UN-led climate talks
2010-: European commissioner for climate action

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