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Copenhagen: A guided tour of Christiansborg

Join us for a guided tour of Christiansborg with Maria Durhuus, Socialdemokraterne’s spokesperson for health and elderly affairs, exploring Danish politics and the role of internationals in society.
David Laungaard Lose

27 March 2024, 16:15 – 17:45:

Step into the political epicenter of Denmark with an exclusive guided tour of Christiansborg Palace, hosted by The Copenhagen Post’s Connect Club.

Are you curious about Danish politics and the historic Christiansborg Palace – the home of Denmark’s government in the heart of Copenhagen?

Then join us for a guided tour of Christiansborg. During the visit you will get insights into the workflows of the Danish politicians, while discussing the significance of internationals in Danish society.

Our publisher Jesper Skeel says welcome at our last tour at Christiansborg.

Our guide will be Maria Durhuus, the spokesperson for health and elderly politics for Socialdemokraterne – Denmark’s biggest political party and part of the governing coalition.

On the tour, Maria will share her perspective on the importance of international labor for Danish society and how the Danish Parliament is working to improve their conditions. 

After the tour of Christiansborg, Maria will host us in Socialdemokratiet’s group room.

Time and date: 27 March 2024, 16:15 – 17:45
Location: Christiansborg, meet at the visitor entrance by the grand staircase in Rigsdagsgården.
Free, rsvp required – limited to 30 guests.

Register for the event here – and become a part of Connect Club 

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