The Prime Minister of Denmark is the head of government of Denmark and leader of the Cabinet; since 1918 they have held the title of "Minister of State" (Danish: statsminister). The Prime Minister is formally appointed by the Monarch, who is head of state.
Contents
- List of Grand Chancellors 16991730
- List of Privy Councillors 17301848
- List of Prime Ministers 18481855
- List of Council Presidents 18551918
- List of Ministers of State 1918present
- Timeline 1848present
- References
The highest ranking non-monarchial offices prior to 1848 are regarded as predecessors of the modern office of Prime Minister. There have been several titles used; "King's Chancellor", "Chancellor of the Realm", "Grand Chancellor", "Privy Councillor", "Prime Minister", "Council President" and Minister of State, once again. Each Prime Minister since 1848 has been the leader of one or more cabinets (for a complete list see Cabinet of Denmark).
Denmark's current Prime Minister is Lars Løkke Rasmussen representing the liberal party Venstre. Lars Løkke Rasmussen took office on 28 June 2015, taking over the position from Helle Thorning-Schmidt, representing the social democratic party Socialdemokraterne.
List of Grand Chancellors (1699–1730)
Key: † Died in office
List of Privy Councillors (1730–1848)
Key: † Died in office
List of Prime Ministers (1848–1855)
Key: † Died in office
List of Council Presidents (1855–1918)
Political Party: National Liberal (NL)(3) Friends of Peasants (BS)(1) Højre (H)(4) Venstre (V)(5) Social Liberal (R)(1) No party(6)
Key: † Died in office
List of Ministers of State (1918–present)
Political Party: Social Liberal (R) Venstre (V) Social Democrat (S) Conservative (K) No party
Key: † Died in office
Timeline (1848–present)
This is a graphical lifespan timeline of Prime Ministers of Denmark. The prime ministers are listed in order of office.