The Liberal Students of Denmark ( da, Danmarks Liberale Studerende, often: ''DLS'') is a political student organization, with chapters in the major Danish university cities of

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, Aarhus,

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and Aalborg. It was founded 14 November 1910,"80 års kamp mod betonhoveder. DLS 1910-1990", Minerva, July 1990 making it one of Denmark's oldest

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s. The organization's name has changed several times, and due to the autonomous status of the individual branches, some have traditionally preferred alternative names. Originally named ''Studenterforeningens Venstre'' (1910–40), other names used were ''Venstres Studerende'' and ''Liberale Studerende i Danmark''. The current name was introduced on 23 November 1968, replacing ''Liberale Studerende i Danmark'', to avoid the abbreviation "

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". DLS published the magazine ''Minerva'' from 1932 to 1995. Publication was suspended on a few occasions, most importantly between 1943-45 when the editor worked for the

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magazine, ''Budstikken Gaar''. As of February 2008 DLS is once again publishing ''Minerva'' (4 issues a year).

Affiliations

The founder and first President of ''Studenterforeningens Venstre'', Aage Ludvig Holberg Elmquist, was in 1912 elected the first Vice President of Venstres Ungdom, thus forming a long-lasting alliance between the two organizations. Other former members include two cabinet ministers,

Bertel Haarder Bertel Geismar Haarder (born 7 September 1944, in Rønshoved, near Aabenraa) is a Danish writer, teacher and politician, who was a member of the Folketing for the Venstre political party. He has served as minister several times, including Minis ...

and

Ulla Tørnæs Ulla Pedersen Tørnæs (born 4 September 1962 in Esbjerg) is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Liberal Party. She previously sat in parliament from 1994 to 2014, and served as member of the European Parliament from 2014 ...

, and former Mayor of

Århus Aarhus (, , ; officially spelled Århus from 1948 until 1 January 2011) is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus municipality, Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and app ...

, Louise Gade. DLS is associated with the Danish Liberal Party, '' Venstre'' and, internationally, with LYMEC.

Leadership committee

President: Tej Friis Egefjord Vice-president: Michelle Holst Secretary General: Louise Hilligsøe Treasurer: Lars S Andersen International Officer: Tej Friis Egefjord

References

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External links

Official website
Student wings of political parties in Denmark Student wings of liberal parties {{Europe-liberal-party-stub