KNUDSEN, Tim

Les fonctionnaires danois et la définition des politiques - Paris : IIAP, avril/juin 1998

The tradition of the Danish civil service, a product of its historical heritage, is one impartiality and independence with respect to political power. The recruitment of several political counsellors on the basis of their affiliation to a political party has not changed this board picture but has brought about a number of developments. The domination of lawyers at the highest level has created a space for their association with economists and political scientists, reinforcing the capacity for policy making. Ministers will henceforth play a more active role of initiation at the heart of an increasingly competitive organisation