The Prime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister’s Office is the administrative office of the Prime Minister. It is charged with preparing, carrying out and following up the tasks laid to the Prime Minister according to the constitution. These tasks are co-operation of governmental issues, foreign policy and the public administration.

The office maintains the formal contact between the Government and the Løgting (Parliament), and Act agreed upon in the Løgting enter into force, when the Prime Minister has signed them.

The office assists the Prime Minister in leading and coordinating the work of the Government, also by preparing, carrying out and following up government meetings.

Minister’s Office is organised with three departments: Department of Cabinet Affairs, Department of Administration and The Foreign Service. Additionally there is one service function: The Secretariat to the Prime Minister.

The missions and representations of the Faroe Islands in Copenhagen, London, Reykjavík and the European Union are part of the Prime Minister’s Office.