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Municipalities

In Denmark, the public sector is decentralized. The municipalities are individually responsible for the implementation of the Labour Market Policy (ALMP).

With the reform from 2025 the municipalities responsibilities within this sector changed. The page is in Danish, and you will need to translate. Read more about the reform:

Aftale om reform af beskæftigelsesindsatsen - Beskæftigelsesreformen

The Employment Reform is the largest simplification of employment efforts ever implemented. On this page, the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR) gathers information to help municipalities, unemployment insurance funds (a-kasser), companies, and other stakeholders prepare for and support the implementation of the reform

 

Last updated: 08-05-2026