On Wednesday morning, the climate minister must explain himself after weeks of intense criticism. Here’s what you need to know about the case.

Explainer: Understanding the case that put Lars Aagaard in hot water

Minister for Climate, Energy, and Utilities Lars Aagaard (M) has a background as the CEO of Dansk Energi and a head of department in the Ministry of Business. On Wednesday, he faces a parliamentary consultation where the united opposition will confront him forcefully. Foto: Jens Dresling
Minister for Climate, Energy, and Utilities Lars Aagaard (M) has a background as the CEO of Dansk Energi and a head of department in the Ministry of Business. On Wednesday, he faces a parliamentary consultation where the united opposition will confront him forcefully. Foto: Jens Dresling
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Wednesday is the day when Climate Minister Lars Aagaard of Moderaterne (M, a centrist party created by former Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen) will address Parliament at 8 AM to explain why it was not informed that the expansion of the electricity grid would be delayed and costlier than planned.

For weeks, his position has been precarious, but on Tuesday afternoon, he received a lifeline from three North Atlantic mandates and an independent member.

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