Hans Engell

Trained as a journalist at Berlingske Tidende 1968-71 (a large Danish newspaper) and worked as journalist there until 1978. Was minister of defense 1982-87 and minister of justice 1989-93 for the Conservative Party. Was elected for parliament 1984. Was chairman of the Conservative Party in Denmark (and a possible future Prime Minister) 1993-97. Resigned after having crashed his car on the highway. Left Parliament 2000 and is at present chief editor at Ekstrabladet, a tabloid-paper with a (well-earned) reputation similar to that of Bild in Germany and Rupert Murdochs press.