Melkolm Jørn Højkirke
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Melkolm Jørn Højkirke | |
|---|---|
 Højkirke in 2019 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| Assumed office October 15, 2021 | |
| Premier | Ine-Linda Nesby |
| Preceded by | Hans Aage Ohlsen |
| Minister of the Economy | |
| In office September 22, 2017 – October 15, 2021 | |
| Premier | Ine-Linda Nesby |
| Succeeded by | Marius Clausen |
| Leader of the Radicals | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Malene Bentsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 11, 1977 Istebjerg, Mesconia, Scovern |
| Political party | Radicals |
| Spouse | Ivar Winther |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Kalstad |
Melkolm Jørn Højkirke (born March 11, 1977; aged 44) is a Scoverne politician who is currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the current Nesby II government since 2021. He has also served as the leader of the Radicals since 2015. He identifies as a social liberal and a "measured progressive", especially in LGBT rights.
Højkirke is gay, and married spouse Ivar Winther, who is a vintage wine collector, in 2016.