According to the Constitutional Act, the Danish Parliament must have a Speaker who is elected immediately after a newly-elected Parliament convenes for the first time.
There are 3 special institutions affiliated with the Danish Parliament: the Auditors of Public Accounts, the Auditor General’s Office and the Ombudsman.
Contact The Danish Parliament Information Centre for expeditious answers to your questions about the Danish Parliament, Danish legislation or Christiansborg Palace.
The Presidium is the supreme authority of the Danish Parliament. It comprises a Speaker and up to 4 Deputy Speakers, who are elected by the Parliament at the beginning of the parliamentary year or after a general election.
Christiansborg Palace is the centre of Danish democracy, and Members of Parliament (MPs) use most of the rooms in the building as offices and meeting rooms.