Is Poul Nyrup Rasmussen A-List?
No — Poul Nyrup Rasmussen is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1993
Prime Minister of Denmark
Lost A-list status in 2001
Dropped to B tier — Leaves Office
Ranking Timeline
Member of Parliament
Elected to the Danish Parliament for the Social Democrats.
Leader Social Democrats
Becomes leader of the Social Democratic party.
Prime Minister of Denmark
Appointed Prime Minister of Denmark.
Leaves Office
Steps down as Prime Minister after election defeat.
PES President
Elected President of the Party of European Socialists.
MEP
Elected as Member of the European Parliament.
Retires from PES
Retires as President of the Party of European Socialists.
Political Commentator
Remains an active voice in Danish and European politics as a commentator and elder statesman.
Last updated: February 24, 2026