2024-05-08
As part of her first official visit to Denmark, the Speaker of the Seimas, Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen visited the Danish parliament on Tuesday 7 May.
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2024-03-14
Cobe, together with Arcgency, Drachmann Architects, and Sweco Denmark, have been selected as the winners of the project competition for the Future Danish Parliament.
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2024-03-11
The Presidium of the Danish Parliament is holding a debate on the situation in Ukraine 2 years on from the Russian invasion.
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2024-02-24
In addition to providing military and economic support to Ukraine, the Danish Parliament has recently entered into cooperation with the Ukrainian Parliament on developing their democratic system.
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2024-01-30
Roberta Metsola for instance discussed how you motivate more people to vote at the next elections to the European Parliament.
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2024-01-15
Monday, 15 January, 2024, marked the King and Queen’s first visit to the Danish Parliament in their new official roles. They were accompanied by members of the royal family.
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2024-01-11
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Danish Parliament hosted its annual New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps.
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2024-01-08
In connection with H.M. King Frederik X and H.M. Queen Mary’s visit to the Parliament there will be a requirement for the press to be accredited in advance.
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2023-11-22
On Tuesday afternoon, Vietnam’s Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân visited the Danish Parliament during her official visit to Denmark 20 – 22 November.
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2023-11-07
On Tuesday 7 November as part of his first state visit to Denmark, King Felipe VI of Spain visited the Danish Parliament accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares Bueno.
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2023-10-04
The opening debate of the new parliamentary year takes place at the Danish Parliament 5 October. At the debate, Members of the Danish Parliament will discuss the Prime Minister’s opening speech including the government’s plans for the upcoming parliamentary session.
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2023-10-02
The first Tuesday in October is also the first day in a new parliamentary year in Denmark.
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2023-09-27
October 2nd, at 5:00 PM, is the final deadline for the press to accredit themselves for the meetings of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, taking place in Copenhagen from 6 to 9 October.
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2023-09-19
On Friday 13 October 2023, you can experience the Danish Parliament from the inside. The political parties and employees in Parliament look forward to welcoming you and showing you the centre of power.
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2023-09-18
Journalists wishing to gain access to observe gatherings of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 6-9 October will be required to have special accreditation.
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2023-09-15
From 6-9 October, almost 300 parliamentarians from the 31 NATO countries will meet in Copenhagen, Denmark, to discuss security policy challenges currently facing the transatlantic defence alliance.
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2023-09-11
On Sunday, September 10, 2023, all new Danish citizens were invited to a festive day at Christiansborg when the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) hosted the annual Citizenship Day.
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2023-09-08
On Sunday, September 10, 2023, the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) will host the annual festive Citizenship Day.
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2023-09-06
Since Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the Ukrainian Parliament has succeeded in keeping its parliamentary functions going. The Danish Parliament is now taking steps to work more closely with the Ukrainian Parliament.
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2023-08-29
The Danish Parliament has taken over presidency of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) today, with MF Henrik Møller (S) elected as President.
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2023-08-23
On Monday, August 21, 2023, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was on an official visit to the Danish Parliament Folketinget.
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2023-08-20
The Ukrainian President will address all members of parliament during the visit on Monday, 21 August 2023.
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2023-06-26
Enjoy the view from the Tower, learn the dramatic history of Christiansborg Palace or see the Danish Parliament from inside.
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2023-05-19
The Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament sincerely thanked Denmark for supporting Ukraine in times of dire need.
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2023-04-27
On Wednesday, 26 April 2023, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola from Malta, visited the Danish Parliament. Her visit to Denmark forms part of the run-up to next year’s elections to the European Parliament.
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2023-02-24
Sympathy and thoughts were with the Ukrainian people on 24 February 2023, when the Danish Parliament marked the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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2023-02-23
Friday 24 February 2023 the Danish Parliament marks the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine with a service in Holmen’s Church. Furthermore, the iconic tower of Christiansborg will be lightened up in yellow and blue.
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2023-01-13
On January 10th 2023, the Danish Parliament hosted its annual New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps.
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2022-11-02
The general election in Denmark was held on November 1st 2022. Here you can see the result.
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2022-10-05
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced the next general election in Denmark. The election will be held on November 1st 2022.
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2020-03-11
The Danish Parliament is taking steps to limit the risk of infection from the coronavirus
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2020-02-27
The acquisition of the Royal Archives' buildings is getting closer. More citizens must have the opportunity to visit the Danish Parliament – among other things, a new public entrance is being examined.
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2020-01-09
On January 7th 2020, the Danish Parliament held its annual reception for the diplomatic corps.
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2019-10-02
The new sessional year of the Danish Parliament began on Tuesday 1 October 2019. Here you can see pictures from the special day.
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2019-09-17
On 11 October, the Danish Parliament will open its doors to visitors as part of the annual Culture Night festival in Copenhagen.
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2019-06-10
Visiting the Danish Parliament is a must when visiting the capital of Denmark. From Monday to Friday throughout the summer, you can get on one of our interesting guided tours to see the inside of the Parliament.
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2019-06-06
The general election in Denmark was held on 5 June 2019. Here you can see the result.
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2019-05-07
Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has announced the next general election in Denmark. The election will be held on 5 June 2019.
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2019-01-29
On January 23, the President of the Norwegian parliament, the Storting, Tone Wilhelmsen Trøen, visited the Danish Parliament.
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2019-01-16
On Thursday January 10, Abdelkader Messahel, Foreign Minister of Algeria, was on official visit to Denmark.
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2019-01-09
On January 8, the Danish Parliament held the annual New Year’s reception for the diplomatic corps.
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2018-12-06
Last week, Laszlo Kövér, Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, made an official visit to the Danish Parliament.
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2018-10-09
On 12 October, the Danish Parliament will open its doors to visitors as part of the annual Culture Night festival in Copenhagen.
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2018-10-03
The new sessional year of the Danish Parliament began on Tuesday 2 October 2018. Here you can see pictures from the special day.
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2018-10-01
The first Tuesday of October is a special day in Danish politics. It is the day the Danish Parliament opens and a new sessional year begins.
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2018-08-29
On Tuesday August 28, French President Macron visited the Danish Parliament as part of his official visit to Denmark.
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2018-05-30
28 May 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the first political meeting in the Chamber of the Parliament at the current Christiansborg Castle. Since the spring of 1918, Christiansborg Castle has been the seat of Danish democracy, as we know it today. The Danish Parliament celebrates 100 years at Christiansborg castle with a unique exhibition of satirical political cartoons.
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2018-05-29
On 28 May 1918 – one hundred years ago – the first political meeting was held in The Chamber of the current Christiansborg Castle. The Danish Parliament celebrates the 100th anniversary with a variety of interesting activities throughout 2018.
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2018-05-09
President of the Senate and Vice-President of Argentina, Ms. Gabriela Michetti, visited the Danish Parliament on Wednesday 2 May. She learned about the current renovation of The Chamber, met with The Presidium and the Speaker of the Danish Parliament.
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2018-04-23
Laughter and smiles dominated the tent when the Danish Parliament held the annual Citizenship Day on Sunday 22 April. People gathered and listened to speeches, violin music and a concert medley and enjoyed a beautiful ballet performance as well.
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2018-04-22
On 22 April 1918, Danish women went to the polling booths to cast their vote for the first time at a parliamentary election.
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2018-04-19
Every year, the Danish Parliament celebrates Citizenship Day. All the people who received Danish citizenship the past year are invited to a joyful day with speeches, entertainment and music. This year the Citizenship Day is on Sunday 22 April.
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2018-04-11
On Tuesday 10 April, the Danish Parliament launched a new version of our English website.
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2018-02-01
The Danish Parliament has introduced a new tool for direct democracy called ‘citizen’s initiative’. The new initiative enables Danish citizens to put an item of interest on the parliamentary agenda, if 50.000 people support it.
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2018-01-30
On Monday 29 January 179 teenagers from all across Denmark came to the Danish Parliament to participate in the 10th version of the Youth Parliament (UP18). They experienced how it feels to be a politician and how it is like to debate political issues. The students were very enthusiastic and demonstrated the ability to engage in political discussions.
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2018-01-23
Foreign policy issues and the fight against corruption were the main topics when Speaker of the Moldavian Parliament, Andrian Candu, met with the Danish Presidium.
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2018-01-11
In the beginning of January, the Danish Parliament invited the diplomatic corps to the annual New Year’s reception.
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2016-09-30
The Danish Parliament will open its doors to visitors as part of Copenhagen' Night of Culture (Kulturnatten) festival. "Kulturnatten" is an annual event, during which cultural institutions and other organizations in Copenhagen welcome visitors and offer many different kinds of activities.
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2016-09-22
The new parliamentary year starts on Tuesday, 4 October 2016. Its zenith is the first sitting of the Chamber, which starts at 12.00 and is attended by many official guests, including the Royal Family
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2016-02-12
With the backing of all parliamentary parties, Parliament’s Speaker Pia Kjærsgaard (Danish People’s Party), took the initiative to award Finn Nørgaard and Dan Uzan official recognition in the form of a bravery award for their valour during the events at Krudttønden and the Synagogue in Copenhagen on 14/15 February 2015. The new award is called ‘Folketingets Hæderspris’.
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