Denmark’s municipal election campaign is in full swing as voters prepare to elect new city councils to govern for the next four years. The election is less than three weeks away.

Municipalities are facing constraints due to regulations and budget mandates set by national politicians. These mandates limit the autonomy and financial flexibility of local governments. The regulations and budget constraints placed upon the municipalities by the national government in Christiansborg impose limitations on their decision-making power.

Despite these limitations, the upcoming election will determine who will manage local services and resources within these confines for the next term.