Insights on Democracy
Parliamentary democracy is an important pillar in Danish society. So is the right to vote.
Take part in an afternoon event and get more knowledge on democracy and strengthen your local network among politicians, decision makers, and internationals.
- Take a crash course in Danish Democracy!
- Meet local internationals running for a seat at the municipal council!
- Be an active part of your local community!
Get more insights and knowledge on what it takes to participate in the local municipal and regional elections which take place on November 18th.
Come and join us Tuesday, 7th October when Science City Lyngby invites international citizens in Lyngby to an event that focuses on the importance of democracy and why you need to engage, use your right to vote, and support the democratic process – the core of the Danish society.
Date: Tuesday 7th of October from 4-6 pm
Place: DTU – Specific address will follow
- Sofia Osmani, Mayor of Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality, extends a warm welcome
- Bernardo Basilici Menini, Editor in Chief at Copenhagen Post, talks about how the world’s democracies are challenged, in an increasing unsecure world, and why it is important to support local democratic processes as an international
- Kasper Graa Wulff, Director in Lyngby-Municipality, presents an overview of the Danish democratic and political system, how it works, and how the voting process onfolds
- Meet international candidates who participates in the local election and hear about their experiences, as internationals, with the Danish democracy, and why they think it is important getting involved
If you want to know more about the work of Science City Lyngby, visit: https://vidensby.dk/