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Woman of Afghanistan Origin Appointed Denmark’s Minister for Climate and Energy

Posted by admin on June 3, 2026
Author: Sanya News

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Samira Nawa Amini, a Danish politician of Afghanistan origin, has been appointed as Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities.

According to an official announcement by the Danish government, she assumed office on Wednesday, June 3, replacing the previous minister in the role.

A member of the Social Liberal Party (Radikale Venstre), Nawa Amini has been actively involved in policy areas related to economic development, employment, gender equality, and climate affairs.

Her appointment comes as climate action and the transition to green energy remain among the Danish government’s top priorities.

Born in 1988 in Aalborg, Denmark, Nawa Amini is the daughter of parents who fled Afghanistan and sought refuge in Denmark in 1986 during the Soviet-Afghan war.

She graduated in Economics from the University of Copenhagen and worked in research and public-sector institutions before entering politics.

Her appointment marks a notable milestone for people of Afghanistan origin and reflects the growing diversity of political leadership across Europe.