Søren Gade defends himself against criticism of his position on the board in Esbjerg.

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Søren Gade defends himself against criticism of board position in Esbjerg

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It is legitimate to have interests in the Folketing, argues Søren Gade in defense of dual role.

Folketing's chairman, Søren Gade, is under criticism for having multiple interests in play as chairman of Esbjerg Port and the Folketing. (Archive photo) (Photo: © Mads Claus Rasmussen, Ritzau Scanpix) 25 minutes ago

A farmer can sit in the Environment and Food Committee of the Folketing.

A trustee can sit in the Employment Committee.

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> Folketing's Committee on Business Ethics had the opportunity to lodge an objection, which it did not do. Therefore, I am wondering why more members now subsequently believe that it is a problem.

> Søren Gade, chairman of the Folketing.

And Søren Gade (V) can certainly be chairman of Esbjerg Port as chairman of the Folketing.

Søren Gade's reasoning is as follows from him in a written response to TV Syd.

He always has been open about his board position - and has received the approval of the Folketing for it.

- What concerns my role as chairman of Esbjerg Port, I have been open about it from the start and informed about it, as required by the Election Law, when assuming the role as chairman of the Folketing, says Søren Gade in a response to TV Syd, which continues:

- Folketing's Committee on Business Ethics had the opportunity to lodge an objection, which it did not do. Therefore, I am wondering why more members now subsequently believe that it is a problem.

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Criticism from several parties

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Therefore, he stands firm on his right to hold the board position, even though the Folketing is increasing the activity of Danish ports with the construction of new ships for the rearmament of the fleet.

The case began with TV 2. Here, first Alternative and the Red-Green Alliance came out with criticism of Søren Gade's dual role.

Later followed the Denmark Democrats and the Social Democrats.

The parties believe that Søren Gade creates doubt as to whether Esbjerg Port will receive an advantage in the race to attract the current ship production.

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