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ABOUT DENMARK
ABOUT DENMARK
Government & Politics
Profile sheets: Denmark’s global responsibility and commitment
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Government & Politics
The political system of Denmark is a multi-party structure, where several parties are represented in the Parliament. Danish governments are most often minority administrations, governing with the aid of one or more supporting parties. This means that Danish politics are characterised by inter-party compromising. Since 1909 no single party has had the majority of parliamentary seats.
THE GOVERNMENT
Since 27 November 2001, the Government has consisted of the parties Venstre and Conservative. As from April 5. 2009 with Lars Løkke Rasmussen (V) as Prime Minister.
The Government of Lars Løkke Rasmussen
The Ministries
The Prime Minister's Office
THE CONSTITUTION
The Constitutional Act lays down the framework of Danish democracy. It outlines the citizens’ rights or human rights such as freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, which i.a. are intended to protect them against infringement of their rights by the State.
My Constitutional Act
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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 and promoting democracy, human rights and good governance.
Read more about foreign policy
[PDF]
Denmark in the global Economy
The Danish Parliament
Statistical Year book 2008 - Population and elections
Factsheet on Government strategy for Denmark in the Global Economy (pdf - 284 kb)
... the Danish Parliament, Folketing, has 179 seats ...
