Danish industrial parks are at the centre of a new cross‑party agreement announced on 28 October 2025, designating 11 sites across the country to fast‑track industrial investments and strengthen green production.
The initiative, led by the government and backed by Dansk Folkeparti, the Conservatives, Radikale Venstre, Danmarksdemokraterne and the Socialist People’s Party, aims to cut red tape and speed up permitting for strategic projects in selected municipalities.
What the agreement changes: one‑stop shop and faster permitting
The package builds on the Red Carpet for Manufacturing framework and introduces a one‑stop shop in the Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) for companies meeting scale tests — typically investments of at least DKK 100 million (€13.4 million) — enabling faster, parallel permitting and clearer coordination between authorities.
Industrial parks are reserved for production activities, with planning handled by municipalities under national guidelines. Projects must avoid protected nature areas and respect environmental standards. A dedicated land‑use directive will guide local planning, with a national consultation slated for early 2026.
Where the 11 industrial parks will be located
The state‑designated parks are in Kerteminde, Skive, Lolland, Aabenraa, Ikast‑Brande, Horsens, Viborg, Næstved, Esbjerg, Aalborg and Kalundborg. On Lolland, final designation depends on clarifying the future organisation of the Fehmarn Belt tunnel element factory and its work harbour. The selection reflects a geographic balance intended to spread investment and jobs beyond major urban centres.
Green industry focus: hydrogen, CCUS and offshore wind
The parks are aligned with Denmark’s green industry strengths. Indicative project profiles include hydrogen and Power‑to‑X, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), offshore wind supply chains, biosolutions, life science and advanced food technologies. By clustering production and infrastructure, the government expects to shorten time‑to‑build and support industrial symbiosis in places such as Kalundborg and Skive.
Parties behind the deal and local capacity
The agreement is supported by the governing parties — Social Democrats (Socialdemokratiet), Venstre and the Moderates (Moderaterne) — together with opposition parties including Dansk Folkeparti, Det Konservative Folkeparti, Radikale Venstre, Danmarksdemokraterne and Socialistisk Folkeparti.
Ministers emphasised that active industrial policy is now a priority, noting that green manufacturing has created thousands of jobs in recent years. Municipalities will work with the business authority’s one‑stop shop and grid operators to ensure power, logistics and skilled labour are in place.
Next steps: consultation and municipal planning in 2026
A national consultation in early 2026 will precede the formal designation by ministerial order. Municipalities will then update local and municipal plans, conduct environmental assessments and secure infrastructure agreements.
The government plans a yearly status review of progress, while companies that meet criteria may also access the one‑stop shop outside the designated parks, under the broader manufacturing framework.
