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Executive branch Faroe Islands, in 35 editions.
The entry for Faroe Islands published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 27 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- 27
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2020 edition
Same as 2019The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- Danish monarch,
- high commissioner,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet (Landsstyri)
Danish monarch, high commissioner, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Cabinet (Landsstyri)
Published as “Executive branch”
- Danish monarch,
- high commissioner,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet (Landsstyri)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Bent KLINTE (since NA)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Atli P. DAM (since 15 January 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- Danish Parliament:
- last held on 12 December 1990 (next to be held by December 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (2 total) Social Democratic 1, People's Party 1;
- note - the Faroe Islands elects two representatives to the Danish Parliament
- Faroese Parliament:
- last held 17 November 1990 (next to be held November 1994);
- results - Social Democratic 27.4%, People's Party 21.9%, Cooperation Coalition Party 18.9%, Republican Party 14.7%, Home Rule 8.8%, PFIP-CPP 5.9%, other 2.4%;
- seats - (32 total) two-party coalition 17 (Social Democratic 10, People's Party 7), Cooperation Coalition Party 6, Republican Party 4, Home Rule 3, PFIP-CPP 2
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
Danish monarch, high commissioner, prime minister, deputy prime minister,
Cabinet (Landsstyri)
Chief of State:
Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner
Bent KLINTE (since NA)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Atli P. DAM (since 15 January 1991)
Danish Parliament:
last held on 12 December 1990 (next to be held by December 1994); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (2 total) Social Democratic 1, People's
Party 1; note - the Faroe Islands elects two representatives to the Danish
Parliament
Faroese Parliament:
last held 17 November 1990 (next to be held November 1994); results - Social
Democratic 27.4%, People's Party 21.9%, Cooperation Coalition Party 18.9%,
Republican Party 14.7%, Home Rule 8.8%, PFIP-CPP 5.9%, other 2.4%; seats -
(32 total) two-party coalition 17 (Social Democratic 10, People's Party 7),
Cooperation Coalition Party 6, Republican Party 4, Home Rule 3, PFIP-CPP 2
Published as “Elections”
- Danish Parliament:
- last held on 12 December 1990 (next to be held by December 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (2 total) Social Democratic 1, People's Party 1;
- note - the Faroe Islands elects two representatives to the Danish Parliament
- Faroese Parliament:
- last held 17 November 1990 (next to be held November 1994);
- results - Social Democratic 27.4%, People's Party 21.9%, Cooperation Coalition Party 18.9%, Republican Party 14.7%, Home Rule 8.8%, PFIP-CPP 5.9%, other 2.4%;
- seats - (32 total) two-party coalition 17 (Social Democratic 10, People's Party 7), Cooperation Coalition Party 6, Republican Party 4, Home Rule 3, PFIP-CPP 2
Published as “Executive branch”
- Danish monarch,
- high commissioner,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet (Landsstyri)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Bent KLINTE (since NA)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Marita PETERSEN (since 18 January 1993)
Danish monarch, high commissioner, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Parliament:
Cabinet (Landsstyri)
Chief of State:
Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner
Bent KLINTE (since NA)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Atli P. DAM (since 15 January 1991)
Danish
last held on 12 December 1990 (next to be held by December 1994); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (2 total) Social Democratic 1, People's
Party 1; note - the Faroe Islands elects two representatives to the Danish
Parliament
Faroese Parliament:
last held 17 November 1990 (next to be held November 1994); results - Social
Democratic 27.4%, People's Party 21.9%, Cooperation Coalition Party 18.9%,
Republican Party 14.7%, Home Rule 8.8%, PFIP-CPP 5.9%, other 2.4%; seats -
(32 total) two-party coalition 17 (Social Democratic 10, People's Party 7),
Cooperation Coalition Party 6, Republican Party 4, Home Rule 3, PFIP-CPP 2
Danish monarch, high commissioner, prime minister, deputy prime minister,
Cabinet (Landsstyri)
Chief of State:
Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner
Bent KLINTE (since NA)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Marita PETERSEN (since 18 January 1993)
The entry for Faroe Islands did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Bent KLINTE (since NA)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Edmund JOENSEN (since 15 September 1994)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri; elected by the local legislature
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972),
represented by High Commissioner Bent KLINTE (since NA)
head of government: Prime Minister Edmund JOENSEN (since 15 September
1994)
cabinet: Landsstyri; elected by the local legislature
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II (of Denmark since 14 January 1972),
- who is a constitutional monarch,
- is represented by High Commissioner Bent KLINTE,
- chief administrative officer (since NA)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Edmund JOENSEN (since 15 September 1994) was elected by the Logting
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri was elected by the Logting
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II (since (of Denmark since 14 January 1972),
1972), who is a constitutional monarch, is represented by High
Commissioner Bent KLINTE KLINTE, chief administrative officer (since NA)
head of government: Prime Minister Edmund JOENSEN (since 15 September
September 1994) was elected by the Logting
cabinet: Landsstyri; Landsstyri was elected by the local legislature Logting
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Ms. Vibeke LARSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since mid-1995)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Edmund JOENSEN (since 15 September 1994)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri elected by the Faroese Parliament
- elections:
- the queen is a constitutional monarch;
- high commissioner appointed by the queen;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins the most seats is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held NA 1994 (next to be held NA 1998)
- election results:
- Edmund JOENSEN elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - 23.4%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
represented by High Commissioner Ms. Vibeke LARSEN, chief
administrative officer (since mid-1995)
head of government : Prime Minister Edmund JOENSEN (since 15 September
1994)
cabinet: Landsstyri elected by the Faroese Parliament
elections: the queen is a constitutional monarch; high commissioner
appointed by the queen; following legislative elections, the leader of
the party that wins the most seats is usually elected prime minister
by the Faroese Parliament; election last held NA 1994 (next to be held
NA 1998)
election results: Edmund JOENSEN elected prime minister; percent of
parliamentary vote - 23.4%
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Bente KLINTE,
- chief administrative officer (since NA)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since NA May 1998)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri elected by the Faroese Parliament
- elections:
- the queen is a constitutional monarch;
- high commissioner appointed by the queen;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins the most seats is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held NA 1994 (next to be held NA 1998)
- election results:
- Edmund JOENSEN elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - 23.4%
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
represented by High Commissioner Ms. Vibeke LARSEN, Bente KLINTE, chief
officer (since mid-1995) NA)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Edmund JOENSEN Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 15 September NA May1994) 1998)
cabinet: Landsstyri elected by the Faroese Parliament
elections: the queen is a constitutional monarch; high commissioner
appointed by the queen; following legislative elections, the leader of
the party that wins the most seats is usually elected prime minister
by the Faroese Parliament; election last held NA 1994 (next to be held
NA 1998)
election results: Edmund JOENSEN elected prime minister; percent of
parliamentary vote - 23.4%
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Bente KLINTE,
- chief administrative officer (since NA)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 9 May 1998)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri elected by the Faroese Parliament
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins the most seats is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held 30 April 1998 (next to be held NA 2002)
- election results:
- Anfinn KALLSBERG elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote--NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
1972), represented by High Commissioner Bente KLINTE, chief administrative
administrative officer (since NA)
head of government: Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since NA 9 May
1998)
cabinet: Landsstyri elected by the Faroese Parliament
elections: the queen monarch is a constitutional monarch; hereditary; high commissioner
the queen; monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of
party that wins the most seats is usually elected prime minister
the Faroese Parliament; election last held NA 1994 30 April 1998 (next to be held
held NA 1998) 2002)
election results: Edmund JOENSEN Anfinn KALLSBERG elected prime minister; percent of
of parliamentary vote - 23.4% vote--NA
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Bente KLINTE,
- chief administrative officer (since NA)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 9 May 1998)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri elected by the Faroese Parliament
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins the most seats is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held 30 April 1998 (next to be held NA 2002)
- election results:
- Anfinn KALLSBERG elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January
head of government: Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 9 May
cabinet: Landsstyri elected by the Faroese Parliament
elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by
election results: Anfinn KALLSBERG elected prime minister; percentvote--NA vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Ms. Vibeke LARSEN, chief administrative officer (since NA) head of government: Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 15 May 1998) cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister elections: the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins the most seats is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held 30 April 1998 (next to be held no later than April 2002) election results: Anfinn KALLSBERG elected prime minister;
- percent of parliamentary vote - 52.8% note: coalition of People's Party, Republican Party and Home Rule Party
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Bente KLINTE, Ms. Vibeke LARSEN, chief administrative officer (since NA)9 15 May 1998)elected appointed by the Faroese Parliamentprime minister elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins the most seats is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held 30 April 1998 (next to be held NA no later than April 2002)NA 52.8% note: coalition of People's Party, Republican Party and Home Rule Party
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS,
- chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)
- election results:
- Anfinn KALLSBERG elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - 52.8%
note: coalition of People's Party, Republican Party, and Home Rule Party
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held 30 April 1998 (next to be held no later than April 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 15 May 1998)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Ms. Vibeke LARSEN, Birgit KLEIS, chief administrative officer (since NA) head of government: Prime Minister 1 November 2001)
election results: Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 15 May 1998) cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the elected prime minister minister; percent of parliamentary vote - 52.8%
note: coalition of People's Party, Republican Party, and Home Rule Party
elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party that wins or the most seats leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held 30 April 1998 (next to be held no later than April 2002) election results:
head of government: Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG elected (since 15 May 1998)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - 52.8% note: coalition of People's Party, Republican Party and Home Rule Party minister
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS,
- chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)
- election results:
- Anfinn KALLSBERG elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - 52.8%
note: coalition of People's Party, Republican Party, Home Rule Party, and Center Party
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held 30 April 2002 (next to be held no later than April 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 15 May 1998)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS, chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)
election results: Anfinn KALLSBERG elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - 52.8%
note: coalition of People's Party, Republican Party, and Home Rule Party, and Center Party
elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held 30 April 1998 2002 (next to be held no later than April 2002) 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 15 May 1998)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS,
- chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Joannes EIDESGAARD (since 3 February 2004)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held 20 January 2004 (next to be held no later than January 2008)
- election results:
- Joannes EIDESGAARD elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - NA%
note: coalition of Social Democrats, Union Party, and People's Party
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS, chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)election results: Anfinn KALLSBERG elected prime minister; percent head of parliamentary vote - 52.8% government: Prime Minister Joannes EIDESGAARD (since 3 February 2004)note: coalition of People's Party, Republican Party, Home Rule Party, and Center Party cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held 30 April 2002 20 January 2004 (next to be held no later than April 2006) January 2008)head election results: Joannes EIDESGAARD elected prime minister; percent of government: Prime Minister Anfinn KALLSBERG (since 15 May 1998) parliamentary vote - NA%cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister note: coalition of Social Democrats, Union Party, and People's Party
The same text in 2006 and 2007.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS,
- chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Joannes EIDESGAARD (since 3 February 2004)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held 20 January 2004 (next to be held no later than January 2008)
- election results:
- Joannes EIDESGAARD elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS, chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Joannes EIDESGAARD (since 3 February 2004)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held 20 January 2004 (next to be held no later than January 2008)
election results: Joannes EIDESGAARD elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - NA% NA
note: coalition of Social Democrats, Union Party, and People's Party
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS,
- chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN (since 24 September 2008)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held 19 January 2008 (next to be held no later than January 2012)
- election results:
- Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS, chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Joannes EIDESGAARD Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN (since 3 February 2004) 24 September 2008)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held 20 19 January 2004 2008 (next to be held no later than January 2008) 2012)
election results: Joannes EIDESGAARD Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS,
- chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN (since 26 September 2008)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held 19 January 2008 (next to be held no later than January 2012)
- election results:
- Joannes EIDESGAARD elected prime minister; governing coalition collapses in September 2008, Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN becomes Prime Minister
chief of state:
Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS, chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN (since 24 26 September 2008)
cabinet:
Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held 19 January 2008 (next to be held no later than January 2012)
election results: Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN
Joannes EIDESGAARD elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - NA governing coalition collapses in September 2008, Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN becomes Prime Minister
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN (since 26 September 2008)
- cabinet:
Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 19 January 2008 (next to be held no later than January 2012)
- election results:
- Joannes EIDESGAARD elected prime minister in 2008; governing coalition collapses in September 2008, Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN becomes prime minister
chief of state:
Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Birgit KLEIS, Dan Michael KNUDSEN, chief administrative officer (since 1 November 2001) 2008)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN (since 26 September 2008)
cabinet:
Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 19 January 2008 (next to be held no later than January 2012)
election results:
Joannes EIDESGAARD elected prime minister; minister in 2008; governing coalition collapses in September 2008, Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN becomes Prime Minister prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN (since 26 September 2008)
- cabinet:
Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 14 November 2011 (next to be held no later than November 2015)
- election results:
- Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN re-elected prime minister in 2011
chief of state:
Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN, chief administrative officer (since 2008)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN (since 26 September 2008)
cabinet:
Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 19 January 2008 14 November 2011 (next to be held no later than January 2012) November 2015)
election results:Joannes EIDESGAARD elected prime minister in 2008; governing coalition collapses in September 2008, Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN becomes re-elected prime minister in 2011
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN (since 26 September 2008)
- cabinet:
Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 14 November 2011 (next to be held no later than November 2015)
- election results:
- Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN reelected prime minister in 2011
chief of state:
Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN, chief administrative officer (since 2008)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN (since 26 September 2008)
cabinet:
Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 14 November 2011 (next to be held no later than November 2015)
election results:
Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN re-elected reelected prime minister in 2011
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 15 September 2015)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 14 November 2011 (next to be held no later than November 2015)
- election results:
- Aksel V. JOHANNESEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
chief of state:
head of government:Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 26 15 September 2008) 2015)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
elections:the leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 14 November 2011 (next to be held no later than November 2015)
election results:
Kaj Leo JOHANNESSEN reelectedminister in 2011 minister; Parliament vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 1 January 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 15 September 2015)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 1 September 2015
- election results:
- Aksel V. JOHANNESEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN, chief administrative officer (since 1 January 2008)
head of government: Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 15 September 2015)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 14 November 2011 (next to be held no later than November 2015) 1 September 2015
election results: Aksel V. JOHANNESEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 1 January 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 15 September 2015)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 1 September 2015 (next to be held in 2019)
- election results:
- Aksel V. JOHANNESEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN, chief administrative officer (since 1 January 2008)
head of government: Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 15 September 2015)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 1 September 2015 (next to be held in 2019)
election results: Aksel V. JOHANNESEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bardhur A STEIG NIELSEN (since 16 September 2019)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 31 August 2019 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
- Bardhur A STEIGNIELSEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Dan Michael KNUDSEN, Lene Moyell JOHANSEN, chief administrative officer (since 1 January 2008) 15 May 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN Bardhur A STEIG NIELSEN (since 15 16 September 2015) 2019)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 1 September 2015 31 August 2019 (next to be held in 2019) 2023)
election results: Aksel V. JOHANNESEN Bardhur A STEIGNIELSEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bardur A STEIG NIELSEN (since 16 September 2019)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 31 August 2019 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
- Bardur A STEIGNIELSEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN, chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Bardhur Bardur A STEIG NIELSEN (since 16 September 2019)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 31 August 2019 (next to be held in 2023)
election results: Bardhur Bardur A STEIGNIELSEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bardur A STEIG NIELSEN (since 16 September 2019)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 31 August 2019 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
2019: Bardur A STEIGNIELSEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
2015: Aksel V. JOHANNESEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN, chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Bardur A STEIG NIELSEN (since 16 September 2019)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 31 August 2019 (next to be held in 2023)
election results: 2019: Bardur A STEIGNIELSEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
2015: Aksel V. JOHANNESEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
- represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 22 December 2022)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 8 December 2022 (next to be held in 2026)
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN, chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Bardur A STEIG NIELSEN Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 16 September 2019) 22 December 2022)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 31 August 2019 8 December 2022 (next to be held in 2023) 2026)
election results: 2019: Bardur A STEIGNIELSEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
2015: Aksel V. JOHANNESEN elected prime minister; Parliament vote - NA
- chief of state:
- King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 2024),
- represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017) (2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 22 December 2022)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
- election last held on 8 December 2022 (next to be held in 2026)
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), 2024), represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN, chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017) (2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 22 December 2022)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the Faroese Parliament; election last held on 8 December 2022 (next to be held in 2026)
- chief of state:
- King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 2024),
- represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN,
- chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017) (2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 22 December 2022)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyri appointed by the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the Parliament usually elects the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as the prime minister
- most recent election date:
- 8 December 2022
- expected date of next election:
- 2026
chief of state: King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 2024), represented by High Commissioner Lene Moyell JOHANSEN, chief administrative officer (since 15 May 2017) (2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Aksel V. JOHANNESEN (since 22 December 2022)
cabinet: Landsstyri appointed by the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the Parliament usually elects the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected as the prime minister by the Faroese Parliament;
most recent election last held on date: 8 December 2022 (next to be held in 2026)
expected date of next election: 2026
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Faroe Islands: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/faroe-islands/executive-branch.