Morten Bødskov (born 1 May 1970) is a Danish Social Democratic politician, member of the Folketing, and the Minister for Business since 2022.

At age 15 Bødskov joined the Social Democratic Youth of Denmark (DSU), where he quickly assumed numerous positions of trust.

In 2001, he was elected to the Folketing and in 2005 Helle Thorning-Schmidt appointed him as deputy chairman of the parliamentary group.

As Minister of Justice, Bødskov was among those who spearheaded austerity measures, new restrictions on air guns, a new Probation system and the creation of 200 new prison spots,[3] an increased focus on gang and biker-related crime,[4][5] and the highly controversial amendment to the Public Records Act.

[7] In a February 2022 cabinet reshuffle, he was transferred to the role of Minister of Defence.