Inger Støjberg is a Danish parliamentary leader and former government minister who was reelected to the Folketing in March 2026. Born in Hjerk, Denmark, Støjberg grew up in a farming family and later completed a Master of Business Administration at Aalborg University. She began her professional career in journalism, working as an editor and freelance journalist before entering national politics. First elected to the Danish Parliament in 2001, she subsequently held several senior government positions, including Minister for Gender Equality, Minister for Employment, and Minister for Immigration and Integration. In 2022, Støjberg founded a new national political party, which she continues to lead. Her political priorities focus on immigration enforcement, investment in rural communities, improving access to healthcare outside major cities, and supporting agricultural and industrial development. Following the March 2026 election, she retained her parliamentary seat and continued her role as a national party leader.
