Danish Digitalization Minister Criticizes Ministry Merger

Denmark's newly formed government has merged the Ministry for Digitalization into the Ministry of Education and Research, a move that has drawn criticism from the outgoing minister. Caroline Stage, who previously led the digitalization portfolio, called the decision "the wrong one," stating that digitalization is not a niche subject but fundamental to Denmark's future.

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I think it is the wrong decision that the Ministry of Digitalization will no longer stand as an independent ministry.

Stage expressed her disappointment that digitalization will now be a secondary focus within another ministry. She was appointed Minister for Digitalization in August 2024. Her party colleague, Christina Egelund, will now oversee research, education, and digitalization.

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But the decision has been made, and now digitalization will be a hyphen in another ministry.

The restructuring is part of the new government's broader administrative changes. While Stage's ministry will cease to exist as an independent entity, the government aims to integrate digital initiatives within the broader educational and research framework.

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digitalization is not a niche area. It is ultimately about Denmark's future.