spørretimen

Spørretimen is a Danish term that translates to "question time" and refers to a specific segment within parliamentary proceedings in Denmark. During this period, members of the Folketing, the Danish parliament, have the opportunity to pose direct questions to government ministers. The purpose of spørretimen is to allow parliamentarians to scrutinize government actions, policies, and decisions, and to elicit information and explanations from the executive branch.

Spørretimen typically takes place on a regular basis, often weekly, and is a public session. It allows citizens to observe the accountability of ministers and the workings of the government. The format usually involves a minister being present to answer questions submitted in advance by MPs, as well as potentially spontaneous questions. The questions can cover a wide range of topics within a minister's portfolio. This parliamentary mechanism is considered a vital tool for transparency and democratic oversight in Denmark, ensuring that the government is answerable to the elected representatives of the people.