Parlamentære

Parlamentære is a Danish term referring to matters related to a parliament or parliamentary procedures. It encompasses the functions, structures, and activities of a legislative body, such as the Danish Folketing. This includes the process of lawmaking, the roles of elected representatives, and the relationship between the parliament and the government.

The term can be used in various contexts. For example, "parlamentær debat" refers to a debate taking place within the parliament. "Parlamentær kontrol" signifies the parliament's oversight of the government's actions. "Parlamentarisk immunitet" is the legal protection afforded to members of parliament, allowing them to speak and vote freely without fear of reprisal.

The concept of parliamentarism itself, which is closely linked to the term "parlamentære," is a system of government where the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from and is held accountable to the legislature (parliament). In Denmark, this principle means that the government must have the confidence of the Folketing to remain in power. The daily operations and discussions within the parliament are all part of the "parlamentære" sphere.