Landsrådet

Landsrådet is the Faroese National Council, a governmental body in the Faroe Islands. It is the legislative assembly responsible for making laws and overseeing the executive branch of the Faroese government. The Landsrådet consists of elected representatives from across the islands, with members serving fixed terms. Its primary function is to legislate on matters within the scope of Faroese self-government, which covers a wide range of areas including domestic policy, taxation, and education. The council operates in a parliamentary system where the government is accountable to the Landsrådet. It is a key institution in the Faroese democratic framework.