See agendas and minutes from the Region of Eastern Denmark’s election committee (in Danish at dagsorden.regionoest.dk)
The Region of Eastern Denmark is the new Danish region established as a merger of Region Zealand and the Capital Region of Denmark and will come into effect on 1 January 2027. The merger is a result of the healthcare reform passed in November 2024 by the government and a wide range of parties in the Danish parliament.
When does the Region of Eastern Denmark come into effect?
The Region of Eastern Denmark will come into effect on 1 January 2027.
2026 will serve as a transition year where the existing Regional Councils in Region Zealand and the Capital Region of Denmark will continue to operate the existing tasks. The new Regional Council for the Region of Eastern Denmark will act as a preparatory committee during this period and operate from 1 January 2027.
Why is Region Zealand and the Capital Region of Denmark merging?
The merger of the Region of Eastern Denmark is part of the healthcare reform to ensure that you, as a citizen, can get fast and equal access to high-quality treatment and care throughout Zealand and the islands.
By joining forces from the two regions in the Region of Eastern Denmark, we are better equipped to create the best healthcare offer for you.
We aim to bring care closer to you and expand treatment options in your own home, utilising both physical and digital tools. In collaboration with your GP, municipality and the rest of the healthcare sector, we want to make it easier for you to be a patient and a relative.
Who will be in charge of the Region of Eastern Denmark?
On 18 November 2025, local and regional elections will be held in Denmark, where a brand-new Regional Council will be elected for the Region of Eastern Denmark. The new Regional Council for the Region of Eastern Denmark will act as a preparatory committee in 2026 and operate from 1 January 2027.
The new Regional Council will be the highest political authority in the region, and thus the body that makes the decisions. The Regional Council will consist of 47 directly elected members, including a chairperson and two deputy chairpersons. The Regional Council will have overall responsibility for the region’s healthcare, regional development and social affairs.
In Region Zealand and the Capital Region of Denmark, the existing Regional Councils will continue to handle the existing operational tasks until the end of 2026.