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Permanent Secretary (Denmark)
The Permanent Secretary ( Danish: Departementschef) is the most senior civil servant of a Danish Government ministry, charged with running the department on a day-to-day basis. Permanent Secretaries in office Permanent Secretaries currently in office are: References {{reflist Government occupations Civil service of Denmark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danish Language
Danish (; , ) is a North Germanic language spoken by about six million people, principally in and around Denmark. Communities of Danish speakers are also found in Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and the northern German region of Southern Schleswig, where it has minority language status. Minor Danish-speaking communities are also found in Norway, Sweden, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina. Along with the other North Germanic languages, Danish is a descendant of Old Norse, the common language of the Germanic peoples who lived in Scandinavia during the Viking Era. Danish, together with Swedish, derives from the ''East Norse'' dialect group, while the Middle Norwegian language (before the influence of Danish) and Norwegian Bokmål are classified as ''West Norse'' along with Faroese and Icelandic. A more recent classification based on mutual intelligibility separates modern spoken Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish as "mainland (or ''continental'') Scandin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Climate, Energy And Utilities (Denmark)
The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities () is a governmental agency in Denmark. It is responsible for national climate policy and international cooperation on climate change, as well as energy issues, meteorology and national geological surveys in Denmark and Greenland. History The predecessor of the Ministry of Climate and Energy, the Ministry of Energy (), was created in 1979, from the energy department of the Ministry of Trade. In 1994, it was merged with Ministry of the Environment and in 2005 it was detached from that ministry, to be merged with Ministry of Transport and Energy. On 23 November 2007, the energy issues were de-merged from the Ministry of Transport and climate issues were de-merged from the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Climate and Energy was created. List of ministers Agencies A number of agencys belong to the ministry: * Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut (DMI) * Forsyningstilsynet (reseacrh board) * Energinet * Klimarådet (c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister For Ecclesiastical Affairs (Denmark)
Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs of Denmark ( da, kirkeminister, lit. ''Minister for the Church'') is a Denmark, Danish political minister office. The main responsibility of the minister is the Church of Denmark. The minister is politically appointed without any requirements being a member of the state church. The office was created in 1916 when the post Kultus Minister of Denmark, Kultus Minister was split up into the posts of Education Minister (Denmark), Education Minister and Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs. The new Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs also took over the responsibility for culture from the Kultus Minister. In 1961 responsibility for culture was transferred to the Minister for Cultural Affairs (Denmark), Minister for Cultural Affairs. Since 15 December 2022, Louise Schack Elholm from Venstre (Denmark), Venstre, holds the post in the Frederiksen II Cabinet, Second Frederiksen Cabinet. See also * List of Ministers for Ecclesiastical Affairs of Denmark Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (Denmark)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark ( da, Udenrigsministeriet, fo, Uttanríkismálaráðið, kl, Nunanut Allanut Ministereqarfik) and its overseas representations (the Danish embassies, diplomatic missions, consulates and trade offices) are in charge of the Danish Realm's foreign policy and relations. Among these tasks are policy towards the Arctic Council, European Union, Nordic Council, development aid, trade policy and legal affairs in relation to the outside world. The ministry services five distinct ministers: the foreign minister, the Minister for Nordic Cooperation, the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Minister for European Affairs and the Minister for Development Cooperation. The ministry is led by the head of department and four directors. History The Ministry of Foreign Affairs first became its own institution in 1770 as the ''Foreign Service Department'' and was renamed ''The Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs'' in 1848. Before t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Transport (Denmark)
The Danish Ministry of Transport ( da, Transportministeriet) is the Danish ministry in charge of coordinating and realizing the transport politics of Denmark. The Ministry is headed by a Permanent Secretary. The Ministry of Transport employs approximately 140 staff. The daily administration and handling of tasks and assignments on transport are carried out by a number of institutions, executive agencies, corporations, councils and boards. Counting every institution and every corporation the Ministry employs around 40.000 people History The Ministry of Transport was founded in 1892 under the name Ministry for Public Works ("''Ministeriet for offentlige Arbejder''"). In 1987 it changed name to Ministry of Traffic ("''Trafikministeriet''"), though briefly known as Ministry of Traffic and Communication ("''Trafik- og Kommunikationsministeriet''") during 1988 to 1989. In 2005 the energy sector was detached from Ministry of the Environment and attached to the Ministry of Traffic. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Social Affairs (Denmark)
The Denmark, Danish Ministry of Social Affairs was re-created in 2010 as a split of the Social Welfare ministry created after the 2007 Danish parliamentary election, 2007 Folketing elections. The split moved the section that had to do with the Ministry of the Interior off into the Ministry of the Interior and Health (Denmark), Ministry of the Interior and Health. The current minister is Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil. List of ministers Notes External linksOfficial website Government ministries of Denmark, Social Affairs Society of Denmark Social affairs ministries, Denmark Ministries established in 2007 {{Gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Taxation (Denmark)
The Danish Ministry of Taxation ( da, Skatteministeriet) is a Ministry, headed by the Danish Tax Minister. The responsibilities of the ministry includes supporting the Tax Minister, and formulating new laws regarding taxes to be voted on by the Folketing The Folketing ( da, Folketinget, ; ), also known as the Parliament of Denmark or the Danish Parliament in English, is the unicameral national legislature (parliament) of the Kingdom of Denmark—Denmark proper together with the Faroe Islands an .... Organisation External linksOfficial website Government ministries of Denmark {{Denmark-poli-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Environment (Denmark)
Ministry of the Environment of Denmark ( da, Miljøministeriet) is the Danish ministry in charge of almost all matters concerning environmental issues in Denmark. The head office is in Copenhagen. Created in 1971 as the Ministry of Pollution Combating ("''Ministeriet for forureningsbekæmpelse''"), it changed its name in 1973 to the current Ministry of the Environment. However, from 1994 to 2005 it was known as the Ministry of Environment and Energy ("''Miljø- og Energiministeriet''"), as the ministry was merged with the Ministry of Energy. In 2005, the energy sector was detached again and the ministry reverted to the old name. In a press release on 21 March 2007, the ministry announced that it would be hosting the COP-15 summit in 2009.(created on 1 January 2011 by a merger of Miljøklagenævnet and Naturklagenævnet) See also * Wind power in Denmark *Minister for the Environment (Denmark) Notes External links Ministry of the Environment 1971 establishments in De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Culture (Denmark)
The Ministry of Culture Denmark ( Danish: ''Kulturministeriet'') is a ministry of the Danish Government, with responsibility for culture, sport and media. History The Ministry is located at Gammel Strand on Nybrogade opposite Slotsholmen. Originally, it was a three-winged building. Its construction started in 1729. In 1765, it was expanded with the complex with a new wing facing the canal which was designed was added by architect Philip de Lange (c. 1705-1766). The building served from as site of the Royal Pawn (''Det Kongelige Assistenshus''). The Danish Ministry of Culture was founded in 1961 with Julius Bomholt as its first minister. In 1962, the ministry moved in after the building had undergone a thorough restoration. Agencies and institutions Agencies * Danish Heritage Agency * Danish Arts Foundation (Statens Kunstfond) * Danish Libraries and Media Agency * Nota Library and Expertise Center for people with print disabilities Educational institutions * Royal Dani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Justice (Denmark)
Ministry of Justice of Denmark ( da, Justitsministeriet, fo, Dómsmálaráðið, kl, Inatsiseqarnermut Ministereqarfik) is the Danish government ministry responsible for the general judicial system, including the police and the prosecution service, the courts of law, and prisons and the probation service. In addition, the Ministry is responsible for legislation in the areas of criminal, private and family law, the law of trusts and foundations, nationality law and data protection law. The Ministry of Justice of Denmark might oversee the administration of justice in Greenland. Councils, boards, commissions Agencies * Director for Public Prosecution * Danish Court Administration * Danish Prison and Probation Service * Danish Civil Affairs Agency * Danish Data Protection Agency *Danish Critical Supply Agency Councils * Det Dyreetiske Råd (the Council for Animal Ethics) * Det Særlige Råd vedr. Dyreværnsspørgsmål (the Special Council for Animal Protection Issues) * Rådet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Denmark
The Cabinet of Denmark ( da, regering) has been the chief executive body and the government of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1848. The Cabinet is led by the Prime Minister. There are around 25 members of the Cabinet, known as "ministers", all of whom are also heads of specific government ministries. The Cabinet has usually been composed of Ministers from two or more parties forming a coalition government. Still, most of these governments have been minority governments, relying on the support of still other parties. Cabinets are formally appointed by the Monarch. In practice, once a government has stepped down, there is a fixed set of rules for appointing an investigator (most often the future Prime Minister), with the job of trying to form a new government. The Prime Minister will lead the Cabinet by convention. Cabinets are named after the Prime Minister, although they may gain shorthand names (e.g. "VK Cabinet", for the recent Venstre–Conservative cabinet). As of 15 Decembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister For Food, Agriculture And Fisheries (Denmark)
Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark ( da, Minister for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri) is the politically appointed head of the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and a member of the Cabinet. Since 19 November 2020, Rasmus Prehn, from the social democratic party Socialdemokratiet, has served as Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries in the Mette Frederiksen I cabinet. The ministry and the minister post was created in 1896; the ministry was originally named the Ministry of Agriculture. In 1929 the Directorate of Fishing was spun off into the separate Ministry of Shipping and Fishing, but that ministry was reabsorbed in 1935, and the name changed to Ministry of Agriculture and Fishing. In 1947 the Ministry of Fishing was created again, and the name changed to the Ministry of Agriculture, and this time it lasted until 1994 where it was again folded into the Ministry of Agriculture and Fishing. On 30 December 1996 the name of the ministry w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
