Information about political parties, the political process and elections in Denmark.
The right to vote
Anyone who is 18 has the right to vote and stand for election at municipal elections. If you are a citizen from a country outside the European Union or the Nordic region, however, this only applies if you have held permanent residence in Denmark in the three years preceeding the election.
You must be a Danish citizen in order to take part in general elections and national referendums.
EU nationals living in Denmark can vote in European Parliamentary Elections, either here in Denmark or in their home country.
Ballot paper
All those eligible to vote receive a ballot paper in connection with general elections and national referendums. The ballot paper states where and when you can vote. By casting your vote you help to shape Danish society and everyday life in Denmark. Denmark has a tradition of high voter turnout at elections.
The political parties
Denmark has numerous political parties that field candidates at political elections. If you want to influence candidate selection, you have to become a member of a political party. At regional and municipal elections, cross-party lists and special non-party citizens lists can also field candidates.
Source: Citizen in Denmark.
Opdated January 9th, 2009.
