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Executive branch Greenland, in 35 editions.
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Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- Danish monarch,
- high commissioner,
- home rule chairman,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet (Landsstyre)
Danish monarch, high commissioner, home rule chairman, prime minister, Cabinet (Landsstyre)
Published as “Executive branch”
- Danish monarch,
- high commissioner,
- home rule chairman,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet (Landsstyre)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Bent KLINTE (since NA)
- Head of Government:
- Home Rule Chairman Lars Emil JOHANSEN (since 15 March 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- Danish Folketing:
- last held on 12 December 1990 (next to be held by December 1994);
- Greenland elects two representatives to the Folketing;
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (2 total) Siumut 1, Atassut 1
- Landsting:
- last held on 5 March 1991 (next to be held 5 March 1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (27 total) Siumut 11, Atassut Party 8, Inuit Ataqatigiit 5, Center Party 2, Polar Party 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
Danish monarch, high commissioner, home rule chairman, prime minister,
Cabinet (Landsstyre)
Chief of State:
Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner
Bent KLINTE (since NA)
Head of Government:
Home Rule Chairman Lars Emil JOHANSEN (since 15 March 1991)
Danish Folketing:
last held on 12 December 1990 (next to be held by December 1994); Greenland
elects two representatives to the Folketing; results - percent of vote by
party NA; seats - (2 total) Siumut 1, Atassut 1
Landsting:
last held on 5 March 1991 (next to be held 5 March 1995); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (27 total) Siumut 11, Atassut Party 8, Inuit
Ataqatigiit 5, Center Party 2, Polar Party 1
Published as “Elections”
- Danish Folketing:
- last held on 12 December 1990 (next to be held by December 1994);
- Greenland elects two representatives to the Folketing;
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (2 total) Siumut 1, Atassut 1
- Landsting:
- last held on 5 March 1991 (next to be held 5 March 1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (27 total) Siumut 11, Atassut Party 8, Inuit Ataqatigiit 5, Center Party 2, Polar Party 1
Published as “Executive branch”
- Danish monarch,
- high commissioner,
- home rule chairman,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet (Landsstyre)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Torben Hede PEDERSEN (since NA)
- Head of Government:
- Home Rule Chairman Lars Emil JOHANSEN (since 15 March 1991)
Danish monarch, high commissioner, home rule chairman, prime minister, Folketing:
Cabinet (Landsstyre)
Chief of State:
Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner
Bent KLINTE (since NA)
Head of Government:
Home Rule Chairman Lars Emil JOHANSEN (since 15 March 1991)
Danish
last held on 12 December 1990 (next to be held by December 1994); Greenland
elects two representatives to the Folketing; results - percent of vote by
party NA; seats - (2 total) Siumut 1, Atassut 1
Landsting:
last held on 5 March 1991 (next to be held 5 March 1995); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (27 total) Siumut 11, Atassut Party 8, Inuit
Ataqatigiit 5, Center Party 2, Polar Party 1
Danish monarch, high commissioner, home rule chairman, prime minister,
Cabinet (Landsstyre)
Chief of State:
Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner
Torben Hede PEDERSEN (since NA)
Head of Government:
Home Rule Chairman Lars Emil JOHANSEN (since 15 March 1991)
The entry for Greenland did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Steen SPORE (since NA 1993)
- head of government:
- Home Rule Chairman Lars Emil JOHANSEN (since 15 March 1991)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyre; formed from the Landsting on basis of strength of parties
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 Steen SPORE (since NA 1993)
head of government: Home Rule Chairman Lars Emil JOHANSEN (since 15
March 1991)
cabinet: Landsstyre; formed from the Landsting on basis of strength of
parties
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II (of Denmark since 14 January 1972),
- a constitutional monarch,
- is represented by High Commissioner Steen SPORE (since NA 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lars Emil JOHANSEN (since 15 March 1991) was elected by the Landsting
- cabinet:
- Landsstyre is formed from the Landsting on basis of strength of parties
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II (since (of Denmark since 14 January 1972),
1972), a constitutional monarch, is represented by High Commissioner
Steen SPORE (since NA 1993)
head of government: Home Rule Chairman Prime Minister Lars Emil JOHANSEN (since 15
March 1991) was elected by the Landsting
cabinet: Landsstyre; Landsstyre is formed from the Landsting on basis of
strength of
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Steen SPORE (since NA 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1995)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyre is formed from the Parliament on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the queen is a constitutional monarch;
- high commissioner appointed by the queen;
- prime minister is elected by the Parliament;
- election last held NA 1991 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- Gunnar MARTENS elected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote - NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II (of of Denmark since (since 14 Januarya constitutional monarch, is
represented by High Commissioner
head of government: Prime Minister Lars Emil JOHANSEN Gunnar MARTENS (since 15 NA 1995)
March 1991) was elected by the Landsting
cabinet: Landsstyre is formed from the Landsting Parliament on the basis of the
strength of parties
elections: the queen is a constitutional monarch; high commissioner
appointed by the queen; prime minister is elected by the Parliament;
election last held NA 1991 (next to be held NA)
election results: Gunnar MARTENS elected prime minister; percent of
parliamentary vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jonathan MOTZFELDT (since NA September 1997); note - named to post to replace Gunnar MARTENS, who retired ahead of scheduled election
- cabinet:
- Landsstyre is formed from the Parliament on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the queen is a constitutional monarch;
- high commissioner appointed by the queen;
- prime minister is elected by the Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party);
- election last held NA September 1997 (next to be held NA 1999)
- election results:
- Jonathan MOTZFELDT replaced Gunnar MARTENS who retired; percent of parliamentary vote-NA
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
represented by High Commissioner Steen SPORE Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1993) 1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Gunnar MARTENS Jonathan MOTZFELDT (since NA 1995)
September 1997); note - named to post to replace Gunnar MARTENS, who
retired ahead of scheduled election
cabinet: Landsstyre is formed from the Parliament on the basis of the
strength of parties
elections: the queen is a constitutional monarch; high commissioner
appointed by the queen; prime minister is elected by the Parliament; Parliament
(usually the leader of the majority party); election last held NA 1991
September 1997 (next to be held NA) NA 1999)
election results: Jonathan MOTZFELDT replaced Gunnar MARTENS elected prime minister; who
retired; percent ofvote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jonathan MOTZFELDT (since NA September 1997)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyre is formed from the Parliament on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister is elected by the Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party);
- election last held 11 March 1999 (next to be held NA 2003)
- election results:
- Jonathan MOTZFELDT reelected prime minister; percent of parliamentary vote--23 out of 31 votes
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972),
1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (since NA
1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Jonathan MOTZFELDT (since NA
September 1997); note - named to post to replace Gunnar MARTENS, who 1997)
retired ahead of scheduled election
cabinet: Landsstyre is formed from the Parliament on the basis of the
the strength of parties
elections: the queen monarch is a constitutional monarch; hereditary; high commissioner
the queen; monarch; prime minister is elected by the Parliament
the leader of the majority party); election last held NA 11 March 1999September 1997 (next to be held NA 1999) 2003)
election results: Jonathan MOTZFELDT replaced Gunnar MARTENS who reelected prime minister;retired; percent of parliamentary vote-NA vote--23 out of 31 votes
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jonathan MOTZFELDT (since NA September 1997)
- cabinet:
- Landsstyre is formed from the Parliament on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister is elected by Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party);
- election last held 11 March 1999 (next to be held NA 2003)
- election results:
- Jonathan MOTZFELDT reelected prime minister, receiving 23 out of 31 votes
note: government coalition - Siumut and Atassut
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January
head of government: Prime Minister Jonathan MOTZFELDT (since NA
cabinet: Landsstyre is formed from the Parliament on the basis of
elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner appointed bythe Parliament (usually
election results: Jonathan MOTZFELDT reelected prime minister; minister, receiving 23 out of 31 votes
percent of parliamentary vote--23
note: government coalition - Siumut and Atassut
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1995) head of government: Prime Minister Jonathan MOTZFELDT (since 19 September 1997) cabinet: Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties elections: the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister is elected by Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party);
- election last held 16 February 1999 (next to be held NA February 2003) election results: Jonathan MOTZFELDT reelected prime minister following the 16 February 1999 elections;
- percent of parliamentary vote - 57.3% note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA)
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1995)NA 19 September 1997)Landsstyre Home Rule Government is formed from elected by the Parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties11 March 16 February 1999 (next to be held NA February 2003)minister, receiving 23 out minister following the 16 February 1999 elections; percent of 31 votesparliamentary vote - 57.3% note: government coalition - Siumut and Atassut Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA)
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1995)
note: government coalition - Siumut and Atassut
- election results:
- Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
- cabinet:
- Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister is elected by Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party);
- election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held NA December 2006)
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1995)
note: government coalition - Siumut and Atassut
election results: Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Jonathan MOTZFELDT Hans ENOKSEN (since 19 September 1997) 14 December 2002)
cabinet: Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections: the monarch monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister is elected by Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party); election last held 16 February 1999 3 December 2002 (next to be held NA February 2003) election results: Jonathan MOTZFELDT reelected prime minister following the 16 February 1999 elections; percent of parliamentary vote - 57.3% note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) December 2006)
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1995)
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
- election results:
- Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
- cabinet:
- Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister is elected by Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party);
- election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held NA December 2006)
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS (since NA 1995)
note: government coalition - Siumut and Atassut Inuit Ataqatigiit
election results: Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
cabinet: Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister is elected by Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party); election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held NA December 2006)
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Peter LAURITEEN (since NA 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
- cabinet:
- Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister is elected by Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party);
- election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held December 2006)
- election results:
- Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Gunnar MARTENS Peter LAURITEEN (since NA 1995) 2002)
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
election results: Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
cabinet: Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister is elected by Parliament (usually the leader of the majority party); election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held NA December 2006)
election results: Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Peter LAURITEEN (since NA 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
- cabinet:
- Home Rule Government is elected by the parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister is elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party);
- election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held December 2006)
- election results:
- Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Peter LAURITEEN (since NA 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
cabinet: Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister is elected by Parliament parliament (usually the leader of the majority party); election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held December 2006)
election results: Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Soren MOLLER (since April 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
- cabinet:
- Home Rule Government is elected by the parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister is elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party);
- election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held December 2006)
- election results:
- Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Peter LAURITEEN Soren MOLLER (since NA 2002) April 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
cabinet: Home Rule Government is elected by the parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister is elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party); election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held December 2006)
election results: Hans ENOKSEN elected prime minister
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Soren MOLLER (since April 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
- cabinet:
- Home Rule Government is elected by the parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister is elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party);
- election results:
- Hans ENOKSEN reelected prime minister
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Soren MOLLER (since April 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN (since 14 December 2002)
cabinet: Home Rule Government is elected by the parliament (Landstinget) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister is elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party); election last held 3 December 2002 (next to be held December 2006)
election results: Hans ENOKSEN elected reelected prime minister
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Soren MOLLER (since April 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kuupik KLEIST (since 12 June 2009)
- cabinet:
- Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister is elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party)
- election results:
- Kuupik KLEIST elected prime minister
chief of state:
Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Soren MOLLER (since April 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Hans ENOKSEN Kuupik KLEIST (since 14 December 2002) 12 June 2009)
cabinet:
Home Rule Government is elected by the parliament (Landstinget) Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister is elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party); party)
election results: Hans ENOKSEN reelected
Kuupik KLEIST elected prime minister
note: government coalition - Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Soeren Hald MOELLER (since April 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kuupik KLEIST (since 12 June 2009)
- cabinet:
Home Rule Government elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party)
- election results:
- Kuupik KLEIST elected prime minister
chief of state:
Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Soren MOLLER Soeren Hald MOELLER (since April 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kuupik KLEIST (since 12 June 2009)
cabinet:
Home Rule Government is elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister is elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party)
election results:
Kuupik KLEIST elected prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kuupik KLEIST (since 12 June 2009)
- cabinet:
Home Rule Government elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party)
- election results:
- Kuupik KLEIST elected prime minister
chief of state:
Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Soeren Hald MOELLER Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2005) 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kuupik KLEIST (since 12 June 2009)
cabinet:
Home Rule Government elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party)
election results:
Kuupik KLEIST elected prime minister
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aleqa HAMMOND (since 13 March 2013)
- cabinet:
Home Rule Government elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party)
- election results:
- Aleqa HAMMOND elected prime minister
chief of state:
Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kuupik KLEIST Aleqa HAMMOND (since 12 June 2009) 13 March 2013)
cabinet:
Home Rule Government elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister elected by parliament (usually the leader of the majority party)
election results:Kuupik KLEIST Aleqa HAMMOND elected prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kim KIELSEN (since 30 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Home Rule Government elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- prime minister indirectly elected by Parliament
- election results:
- Kim KIELSEN elected prime minister;
- Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 34.3%,
- Sara OLSVIG (IA) 33.2%,
- Anda ULDUM (D) 11.8%,
- other 20.7%
chief of state:
head of government:Aleqa HAMMOND Kim KIELSEN (since 13 March 2013) 30 September 2014)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister indirectly elected by
elections:parliament (usually the leader of the majority party) Parliament
election results:
Aleqa HAMMONDminister minister; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 34.3%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 33.2%, Anda ULDUM (D) 11.8%, other 20.7%
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
- head of government:
- Premier Kim KIELSEN (since 30 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Home Rule Government elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- premier indirectly elected by Parliament
- election results:
- Kim KIELSEN elected premier;
- Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 34.3%,
- Sara OLSVIG (IA) 33.2%,
- Anda ULDUM (D) 11.8%,
- other 20.7%
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
head of government: Prime Minister Premier Kim KIELSEN (since 30 September 2014)
cabinet: Home Rule Government elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; prime minister premier indirectly elected by Parliament
election results: Kim KIELSEN elected prime minister; premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 34.3%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 33.2%, Anda ULDUM (D) 11.8%, other 20.7%
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
- head of government:
- Premier Kim KIELSEN (since 30 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Home Rule Government elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
- election results:
- Kim KIELSEN elected premier;
- Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 34.3%,
- Sara OLSVIG (IA) 33.2%,
- Anda ULDUM (D) 11.8%,
- other 20.7%
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
head of government: Premier Kim KIELSEN (since 30 September 2014)
cabinet: Home Rule Government elected by the Parliament (Landsting) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
election results: Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 34.3%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 33.2%, Anda ULDUM (D) 11.8%, other 20.7%
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
- head of government:
- Premier Kim KIELSEN (since 30 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
- election results:
- Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%, Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%, other 27.8% note - general election 24 April 2018 with KIELSEN (Siumut party) retaining largest number of seats (9)
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
head of government: Premier Kim KIELSEN (since 30 September 2014)
cabinet: Home Rule Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Landsting) (Inatsisartut) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
election results: Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 34.3%, 27.2%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 33.2%, Anda ULDUM 25.5%, Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 11.8%, 19.5%, other 20.7% 27.8% note - general election 24 April 2018 with KIELSEN (Siumut party) retaining largest number of seats (9)
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
- head of government:
- Premier Kim KIELSEN (since 30 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
- election results:
- Kim KIELSEN elected premier;
- Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%,
- Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%,
- Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%,
- other 27.8%
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
head of government: Premier Kim KIELSEN (since 30 September 2014)
cabinet: Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
election results: Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%, Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%, other 27.8% note - general election 24 April 2018 with KIELSEN (Siumut party) retaining largest number of seats (9)
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
- head of government:
- Premier Mute B. EGEDE (since 23 April 2021)
- cabinet:
- Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut) on the basis of the strength of parties
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
- election results:
- Kim KIELSEN elected premier;
- Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%,
- Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%,
- Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%,
- other 27.8%
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
head of government: Premier Kim KIELSEN Mute B. EGEDE (since 30 September 2014) 23 April 2021)
cabinet: Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
election results: Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%, Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%, other 27.8%
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
- head of government:
- Premier Mute B. EGEDE (since 23 April 2021)
- cabinet:
- Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut)
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
- election results:
2021: Mute B. EGEDE elected premier; Parliament vote - Mute B. EGEDE 20-0
2014: Kim KIELSEN elected premier;
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
head of government: Premier Mute B. EGEDE (since 23 April 2021)
cabinet: Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut) on the basis of the strength of parties
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
election results: 2021: Mute B. EGEDE elected premier; Parliament vote - Mute B. EGEDE 20-0
2014: Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%, Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%, other 27.8%
- chief of state:
- Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
- head of government:
- Premier Mute B. EGEDE (since 23 April 2021)
- cabinet:
- Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut)
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
- election results:
2021: Mute B. EGEDE elected premier; Parliament vote - Mute B. EGEDE (Inuit Ataqatigiit) unanimous
2014: Kim KIELSEN elected premier;
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL (since April 2011)
head of government: Premier Mute B. EGEDE (since 23 April 2021)
cabinet: Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut)
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
election results:
2021: Mute B. EGEDE elected premier; Parliament vote - Mute B. EGEDE 20-0 (Inuit Ataqatigiit) unanimous
2014: Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%, Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%, other 27.8%
- chief of state:
- King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 2024), represented by High Commissioner Julie Praest WILCHE (since May 2022) (2024)
- head of government:
- Premier Mute B. EGEDE (since 23 April 2021)
- cabinet:
- Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut)
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
- election results:
2021: Mute B. EGEDE elected premier; Parliament vote - Mute B. EGEDE (Inuit Ataqatigiit) unanimous
2014: Kim KIELSEN elected premier;
chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 1972), 2024), represented by High Commissioner Mikaela ENGELL Julie Praest WILCHE (since April 2011) May 2022) (2024)
head of government: Premier Mute B. EGEDE (since 23 April 2021)
cabinet: Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut)
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
election results:
2021: Mute B. EGEDE elected premier; Parliament vote - Mute B. EGEDE (Inuit Ataqatigiit) unanimous
2014: Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%, Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%, other 27.8%
- chief of state:
- King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 2024), represented by High Commissioner Julie Praest WILCHE (since May 2022) (2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jens-Frederik NIELSEN (since 28 March 2025)
- cabinet:
- Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut)
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
- election results:
2025: Jens-Frederik NIELSEN (D) elected premier
2021: Mute B. EGEDE elected premier; Parliament vote - Mute B. EGEDE (Inuit Ataqatigiit) unanimous
2014: Kim KIELSEN elected premier;
chief of state: King FREDERIK X of Denmark (since 14 January 2024), represented by High Commissioner Julie Praest WILCHE (since May 2022) (2024)
head of government: Premier Mute B. EGEDE Prime Minister Jens-Frederik NIELSEN (since 23 April 2021) 28 March 2025)
cabinet: Self-rule Government (Naalakkersuisut) elected by the Parliament (Inatsisartut)elections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner appointed by the monarch; premier indirectly elected by Parliament for a 4-year term
election results: 2025: Jens-Frederik NIELSEN (D) elected premier
2021: Mute B. EGEDE elected premier; Parliament vote - Mute B. EGEDE (Inuit Ataqatigiit) unanimous
2014: Kim KIELSEN elected premier; Parliament vote - Kim KIELSEN (S) 27.2%, Sara OLSVIG (IA) 25.5%, Randi Vestergaard EVALDSEN (D) 19.5%, other 27.8%
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