Prime Minister of Denmark
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The prime minister of Denmark (Danish: Danmarks statsminister; literally "Minister of the State") is the head of government of the Kingdom of Denmark. The Constitution of 1849 established a constitutional monarchy by limiting the powers of the monarch and creating the office of the prime minister. The inaugural holder of the office was Adam Wilhelm Moltke.
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Minister of the State of the Kingdom of Denmark
Danmarks statsminister | |
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Style | Mr/Mrs. His/Her Excellency (diplomatic, outside Denmark[1]) |
Member of | Council of State Cabinet European Council |
Residence | Marienborg |
Seat | Christiansborg, Copenhagen, Denmark |
Appointer | The Monarch Based on Appointee's ability to gain majority support in the Folketing |
Term length | No fixed term, up to four years |
Formation | 22 March 1848 |
First holder | Adam Wilhelm Moltke |
Deputy | Minister of Foreign Affairs[2] |
Salary | kr. 1,458,000 p.a. ($ 269,830) |
Website | The Prime Minister's Office |
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The appointment of the prime minister is determined by their support in the Folketing (The National Parliament).
The current prime minister of Denmark is Mette Frederiksen.