Scavenius Cabinet
Danish government from 1942 to 1945
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The Scavenius cabinet was the government of Denmark from 9 November 1942 to 5 May 1945. It replaced the first Buhl cabinet, which collapsed due to the Telegram Crisis in November 1942, when the Germans demanded changes to the Danish government. The Germans wanted nonpolitical ministers and Nazi ministers in the new government, however, only the first demand was met.
Scavenius | |
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41st Cabinet of Denmark | |
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| Date formed | 9 November 1942 |
| Date dissolved | 5 May 1945 |
| People and organisations | |
Head of state | Christian X of Denmark |
Head of government | Erik Scavenius |
Status in legislature | Unity government |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Buhl I |
| Successor | Buhl II |
Following the August Rebellion in 1943, the Germans put forward more demands, which the Danish authorities refused. The government therefore filed a resignation request for the King on 29 August 1943, who refused to accept it. The government de facto ceased to function, though still formally in power. The Board of Permanent Secretaries was established, where the permanent secretaries of the ministries managed the country. Only after the liberation of 5 May 1945, were the resignation accepted, and the Scavenius cabinet and Board of permanent secretaries were replaced by the second Buhl cabinet.
List of ministers and portfolios
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Independent | [1] | ||
| Minister of Finance | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Independent | [1] | ||
| Minister of Defence | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Venstre | [1] | ||
| Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs | Valdemar Holbøll | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Independent | [1] | |
| Minister of Education | A.C. Højberg Christensen | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Independent | [1] | |
| Minister of Justice | Eigil Thune Jacobsen | 9 July 1941 | 5 May 1945 | Independent | [1] | |
| Minister of the Interior | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Social Liberals | [1] | ||
| Minister of Public Works | Axel Gunnar Larsen | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Independent | [1] | |
| Minister of Traffic | Niels Elgaard | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Venstre | [1] | |
| Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries | Kristen Bording | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Social Democrats | [1] | |
| Minister of Industry, Trade, and Seafaring | Halfdan Hendriksen | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Conservatives | [1] | |
| Minister of Labour | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Social Democrats | [1] | ||
| Ministry of Social Affairs | 9 November 1942 | 5 May 1945 | Social Democrats | [1] | ||
