Malthe Munkøe
2025-2026 Obama Foundation Europe Leader
Team Lead, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Investment Division
Denmark
Malthe Munkøe is the team lead of the Investment Division at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which focuses on attracting foreign investments that promote productivity, innovation, and the green transition within the Danish business sector. Malthe’s work focuses on how geopolitics, energy, tech, and climate change impact business competitiveness. He has carried out EU-level negotiations, on behalf of Denmark, on key policies designed to bolster economic resilience and support the green transition, including the Critical Raw Materials Act and the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform. His work supports Danish and European businesses in adapting to economic, technological, and geopolitical shifts, contributing to the stability and well-being of the European economy.
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