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ABOUT DENMARK
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Government & Politics
The political system of Denmark is that of a multi-party structure, where several parties can be represented in Parliament at any one time. Danish governments are often characterised by minority administrations, aided with the help of one or more supporting parties. This means that Danish politics is based on consensus politics. Since 1909, no single party has had the majority in Parliament.
THE GOVERNMENT
Since 3rd October 2011, the present Government has consisted of the parties Social Democrats, Social Liberals and Socialist People´s Party. Helle Thorning-Schmidt, from the Social Democrats is the Prime Minister.
The Government of Helle Thorning-Schmidt
The Ministries
The Prime Minister's Office
THE CONSTITUTION
The Constitutional Act, originally verified in 1849 lays down the framework of Danish democracy. The Act outlines the citizens’ rights or human rights such as freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, which is intended to protect citizen’s against infringement of their rights by the State.
My Constitutional Act
[PDF]
The Parliamentary System of Denmark
[PDF]
FOREIGN POLICY
Denmark pursues an active foreign policy combining Danish core values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law with a willingness to act. Based on these values, Danish foreign policy aims at increasing international security and stability, ensuring the greatest possible economic progress and prosperity while promoting democracy, human rights and good governance.
Read more about foreign policy
[PDF]
FLEXICURITY
When people talk about the Danish labour market they often use the term “flexicurity” to describe the model which is successfully managing the challenges of globalisation and securing steady economic growth and employment.
Read more about flexicurity
Danish Parliament
Integration 2009 - Nine focus areas [PDF]
Statistical Year book 2009 - Population and Elections.pdf
Factsheet on Government strategy for Denmark in the Global Economy (pdf - 284 kb)
Factsheet on The Danish Democracy Canon [PDF}
... the Danish Parliament, Folketing, has 179 seats ...