Overview:

• State denomination is the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Denmark.

• A structure of vertical recognition exists whereby opportunities for recognition for all non-ELC entities are reduced to legal registration only rather than existential recognition.

• The claim of equally treatment of the ELC, pre-1970 registered entities, and post-1970 registered should be monitored.

• Distinction is made between a religious community and a congregation which suggests again the existence of vertical recognition.

• A lack of provisions exist for existential recognition.

• Percolative recognition is in effect for both Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Positive elements:

• Provisions are set in place to protect against hate speech, both from clergy and citizens.

Recommendations:

• Establish sufficient provisions for existential recognition, not just legal registration.

• In order to receive dynamic classification, Denmark would need to establish a recognition agency to manage religious recognition and registration in the country that is independent of government.

• Remove laws and stipulations that violate elements of the Durham principles.

• Revoke membership quotas.