#VOTEHOME
Podcast Description – #VOTEHOME Vol.2
Can you vote in Denmark? Should you? And what happens if you do more than vote and actually run for office?
#VOTEHOME Vol.2 is a limited 5-episode podcast that empowers internationals living in Denmark to take part in local and regional elections on November 18, 2025. Hosted by Narcis George Matache and Derek Hartman, each episode combines real-life stories, practical explanations, and honest conversations with guests who have navigated Danish democracy from the outside in.
From understanding your voting rights to exploring what local and regional councils actually do to hearing from international candidates who are stepping onto the ballot, this season gives you everything you need to go from eligible to engaged.
Whether you’ve lived in Denmark for 4 years or 14, this podcast is here to remind you: This is your home. And your voice matters here.
#VOTEHOME
The Role of Regional Councils in Denmark
In this episode, we explore the Regional Council’s role and responsibilities — and why it plays such an essential part in your daily life. From managing healthcare, mental health services, and emergency response, to shaping regional development and policy, we break down what the Regional Council actually does and how it affects you.
Join us for a 30-minute conversation with our main guest as we discuss:
- What the Regional Council is and how it differs from your local council
- Which services, budgets, and decisions are handled at the regional level
- How residents — including internationals — can get involved and influence regional politics
- Why voting in the regional election (the yellow ballot) is just as important as voting locally
If you’ve ever wondered who makes decisions about hospitals, emergency services, or regional transportation — and how you can have a say — this episode is for you. Tune in to understand how the Regional Council impacts your community and why your vote matters more than you might think.
The podcast is made by AMIS (an NGO that has over 30 years of history of making projects aimed at developing better opportunities and inclusion in Denmark and Europe), Nyt Europa (an NGO that works for a sustainable and democratic EU) and Last Week in Denmark (a weekly newsletter about Danish latest news available in 6 languages - English, Romanian, Polish, Spanish, Turkish and Italian).
