Karsten Hansen

Karsten Hansen is a Faroese politician who has served in various ministerial positions.

Karsten Hansen in 2012

Political career

Hansen first served as Minister of Finance from 15 May 1998 until 6 June 2002 as a member of Republic.[1] He was reappointed and served in the position until 3 February 2004.[1] On 4 February 2008,[1] he was again appointed Minister of Finance.[2] He served in the position until 26 September 2008.[1]

In November 2011, as a member of the Centre Party, he was appointed Minister of Health Affairs.[3]

References

  1. "Fyrrverandi landsstýrismenn". www.fmr.fo (in Faroese). Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  2. "A new Government has been formed". www.government.fo. 2 February 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  3. "The new Government of the Faroe Islands". www.government.fo. 17 November 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Anfinn Kallsberg
Minister of Finance
15 May 1998 – 6 June 2002
Succeeded by
Karsten Hansen
Preceded by
Karsten Hansen
Minister of Finance
6 June 2002 – 3 February 2004
Succeeded by
Bárður á Steig Nielsen
Preceded by
Magni Laksáfoss
Minister of Finance
4 February 2008 – 26 September 2008
Succeeded by
Jóannes Eidesgaard
Preceded by
John Johannessen
Minister of Health Affairs
November 2011 – 2015
Succeeded by
Sirið Stenberg


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