Poul Nielson | |
|---|---|
 Nielson in 2016 | |
| European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid | |
| In office 16 September 1999 – 21 November 2004 | |
| President | Romano Prodi |
| Preceded by | João de Deus Pinheiro |
| Succeeded by | Louis Michel |
| Minister of Development Cooperation | |
| In office 27 September 1994 – 10 July 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Helle Degn |
| Succeeded by | Jan Trøjborg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 April 1943 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
| Education | Aarhus University |
Poul Nielson (born 11 April 1943) is a Danish politician from the Social Democrats who has held the posts as Energy Minister and Minister of Development Cooperation, and served as European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid from 1999 until 2004.