Regions of Denmark

The Regions of Denmark were created as part of the 2007 Danish Municipal Reform. The five regions replaced the former counties (amter). At the same time, the number of municipalities (kommuner) was cut from 270 to 98. The reform was made effective on 1 January 2007. Each regional council has 41 members, among whom the regional chairman is chosen. Their representative organisation Danske Regioner was set up 23 March 2006. It is an advocacy organisation speaking on behalf of all of the regions, including negotiating i.e. labor contracts, etc. They also maintain an office in Brussels.

Regions of Denmark

The Regions of Denmark were created as part of the 2007 Danish Municipal Reform. The five regions replaced the former counties (amter). At the same time, the number of municipalities (kommuner) was cut from 270 to 98. The reform was made effective on 1 January 2007. Each regional council has 41 members, among whom the regional chairman is chosen. Their representative organisation Danske Regioner was set up 23 March 2006. It is an advocacy organisation speaking on behalf of all of the regions, including negotiating i.e. labor contracts, etc. They also maintain an office in Brussels.