Christian Rabjerg Madsen

Christian Rabjerg Madsen (born 24 March 1986) is a Danish politician, who has served as Minister of Nature and Animal Welfare since 2026. He previously served as Minister of the Interior and Housing. He has been a member of the Folketing for the Social Democrats political party since 2015.

Political career

Madsen proposal in October 2010 to implement a so-called student parliament at Aarhus University like had been done at other Danish universities.

In autumn 2013, Madsen's tour of the country with Ahmed Akkari debating on the topic of Islamism led to disturbances including stone-throwing.

Madsen was elected into parliament in the 2015 Danish general election, where he received 5,201 votes. He was re-elected in 2019 with 6,319 votes, and 7,844 votes in 2026

Personal life In June 2014, Madsen married Anne Brink Pedersen. They have two children together.