KL - Local Government Denmark

KL - Local Government Denmark (KL) is the association and interest organization of the 98 Danish municipalities. All of the 98 municipalities have voluntarily decided to be a part of KL. The mission of KL is to safeguard common interests of the municipalities, assist individual municipalities with consultancy services, and ensure that the local authorities are provided with up-to-date and relevant information.

Municipal Responsibilities

The 98 Danish municipalities are responsible for delivering welfare and developing local communities.

EU Relations

EU legislation has a great impact on the Danish municipalities. A survey issued by KL in 2020 concludes that the EU affects 43 per cent of the agenda items at local council meetings.