Tiltagspakker

Tiltagspakker is a term used in public policy circles, particularly in Denmark and other Nordic countries, to describe a coordinated package of policy measures aimed at achieving a specific objective. A Tiltagspakke combines a set of complementary interventions—such as regulatory changes, financial incentives, public investments, and information campaigns—designed to reinforce each other and create a larger impact than any single measure alone.

Typically, a Tiltagspakke is defined by a clear objective, a finite time frame, a budget, and a governance plan that assigns responsibilities to relevant ministries or agencies. The design process often includes impact assessments, scenario modelling, and stakeholder consultations to ensure coherence with existing policies and to identify potential synergies and trade-offs.

Implementation involves coordinated actions across authorities, with milestones and monitoring indicators.

Common areas for Tiltagspakker include climate and energy (for example, a package promoting energy efficiency, renewable investment, and grid upgrades), housing and urban development, labor market activation, and digitalisation. The approach is intended to improve policy credibility and delivery by bundling measures under a unified objective rather than pursuing isolated reforms.

Critics argue that Tiltagspakker can reduce flexibility, obscure responsibility, and risk crowding out non-targeted reforms. Proponents note that the bundling can mobilize resources, align incentives, and deliver measurable outcomes more efficiently when well designed and evaluated.