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| Prime Minister of Denmark | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Mette Frederiksen since 27 June 2019 | |
| Style | Her Excellency (diplomatic, outside Denmark) |
| Member of | Council of State Cabinet European Council |
| Residence | Marienborg |
- Does Denmark have a president or a king?
- Who is in control of Denmark?
- Is Denmark a monarchy or democracy?
- Did Denmark have a woman Prime Minister?
- What religion is Danish royal family?
- Who has power in Denmark?
- Does Denmark have a royal family?
- Is Denmark religious?
- Are drugs legal in Denmark?
- What rights do citizens of Denmark have?
- Is there freedom of speech in Denmark?
- What is the capital of Denmark?
- Is Greenland part of Denmark?
Does Denmark have a president or a king?
Queen Margrethe II (born 1940), has been Denmark's reigning monarch since 1972. Her son Crown Prince Frederik (born 1968) will be the next one to succeed to the throne, part of a line that reaches all the way back to Gorm the Old (believed to be born around year 900) and Harald Bluetooth (born around 940).
Who is in control of Denmark?
The politics of Denmark take place within the framework of a parliamentary representative democracy, a constitutional monarchy and a decentralised unitary state in which the monarch of Denmark, Queen Margrethe II, is the head of state. Denmark is described as a nation state.
Is Denmark a monarchy or democracy?
Denmark is a democracy and a monarchy at the same time. But it is a constitutional monarchy, which means that the power of the monarch is limited by the Constitutional Act. The reigning monarch, Queen Margrethe II, has no political power.
Did Denmark have a woman Prime Minister?
Helle Thorning-Schmidt (Danish pronunciation: [ˈhelə ˈtsʰoɐ̯ne̝ŋ ˈsme̝t]; born 14 December 1966) is a Danish retired politician who served as the 26th Prime Minister of Denmark from 2011 to 2015, and Leader of the Social Democrats from 2005 to 2015. ... She is the first woman to hold each post.
What religion is Danish royal family?
The monarch of Denmark must be a member of the Danish National Church, or Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark (Danish Constitution, II,6).
Who has power in Denmark?
The current prime minister of Denmark is Mette Frederiksen, since 27 June 2019.
Does Denmark have a royal family?
The Danish monarchy is a popular institution in Denmark and is one of the oldest in the world. The current monarch, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, can trace her lineage back to the first Viking kings of Denmark over 1000 years ago!
Is Denmark religious?
The official religion of Denmark, as stated in the Danish Constitution, is Evangelical Lutheran. Approximately 85% of the Danish population is Evangelical Lutheran, 3% are Roman Catholic, and approximately 5% of the population is Muslim.
Are drugs legal in Denmark?
Although Denmark is generally a liberal society, drug use is illegal and laws are enforced. You will not be treated more leniently than residents. ... Anyone found in possession of illegal drugs deemed to be for personal consumption will often receive a police fine or a short prison sentence.
What rights do citizens of Denmark have?
In addition it gives a number of fundamental rights to people in Denmark, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of association, and freedom of assembly. The constitution applies to all persons in Denmark, not just Danish citizens.
Is there freedom of speech in Denmark?
Free speech in Denmark is guaranteed by article 77 of its 1849 constitution, which says: “Every person shall be at liberty to publish their ideas in print, in writing, and in speech, subject to their being held responsible in a court of law.
What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen, Danish København, capital and largest city of Denmark. It is located on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland) and Amager, at the southern end of The Sound (Øresund).
Is Greenland part of Denmark?
Home to 56,000 people, Greenland has its own extensive local government, but it is also part of the Realm of Denmark. Despite the distance between Greenland and Denmark - about 3532 km between their capitals - Greenland has been associated with Denmark politically and culturally for a millennium.
