Understanding the vocabulary of Danish politics can be crucial for anyone looking to engage with the country’s cultural or civic life, or even just to follow the news. Here are some key terms and phrases that are commonly used in Danish political discourse, along with their definitions and examples of how they might be used in a sentence.

Folketinget
Folketinget is the national parliament of Denmark and the ultimate legislative authority in the country. It is located in Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Efter valget samles de nyvalgte medlemmer i Folketinget for at diskutere lovforslag.

Statsminister
The Statsminister is the Prime Minister of Denmark and the head of the Danish government. This position is typically held by the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Folketinget.
Statsministeren holdt en pressekonference i dag for at annoncere sin nye plan for økonomisk vækst.

Regeringen
Regeringen refers to the Government of Denmark, which is formed by the Prime Minister and other ministers who head the various departments.
Regeringen vil fremlægge et nyt forslag til uddannelsesreform næste måned.

Oppositionen
Oppositionen consists of the political parties or groups in the Folketinget that are not part of the ruling government. They play a vital role in scrutinizing the work of the government and offering alternative policies.
Oppositionen kritiserede regeringens seneste skattepolitik for at være uretfærdig.

Valg
A Valg is an election, which in Denmark can refer to parliamentary (Folketing), municipal, regional, or European elections.
Der er valg næste år, så politikerne er begyndt at føre kampagne.

Parti
A Parti is a political party, and Denmark has a multi-party system with several major and minor parties that represent a wide range of political ideologies.
Hun meldte sig ind i et politisk parti, fordi hun ønsker at gøre en forskel i samfundet.

Meningsmåling
Meningsmåling refers to an opinion poll or survey conducted to gauge the public’s views on various political issues or support for the political parties.
Den seneste meningsmåling viser, at der er stigende støtte til miljøvenlige initiativer.

Flertal
Flertal means majority and in the political context it refers to the number of seats or votes required to have more than half the total. A government typically needs to command a flertal in parliament to pass legislation.
Regeringspartiet sikrede sig et flertal ved valget, hvilket giver dem mulighed for at gennemføre deres agenda.

Mindretalsregering
A Mindretalsregering is a minority government, which occurs when the ruling party or coalition has fewer seats than the opposition, yet still manages to stay in power often by seeking support from other parties on an issue-by-issue basis.
Selvom det er en mindretalsregering, har den formået at vedtage vigtig lovgivning med støtte fra andre partier.

Vælger
A Vælger is a voter, an individual who has the right to vote in an election.
Enhver vælger har et ansvar for at stemme og forme fremtiden for deres land.

Grundlov
Grundlov refers to the Constitution of Denmark, which lays out the fundamental principles and framework of the Danish government and society.
Grundloven sikrer frihedsrettigheder for den danske befolkning og fastlægger reglerne for det politiske system.

Ministerium
Et Ministerium is a Ministry, a government department led by a minister. In Denmark, there are ministries for different areas, such as the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Health.
Uddannelsesministeriet har foreslået ændringer i den måde, skolerne fungerer på.

Mastering political vocabulary not only sharpens your understanding of how Denmark is governed but also enables you to participate more actively in discussions about Danish society. Knowing these key terms is the first step toward engaging with Danish politics, whether you’re in the classroom, chatting with Danish friends, or following the news.