Lars Findsen, ex-head of the Danish Police Intelligence Service, details his three decades spent assisting new ministers at Christiansborg. He shares insights into the behind-the-scenes procedures when a minister enters a ministry for the first time. Findsen describes the crucial initial hours, focusing on how the civil service supports the newly appointed official. His account sheds light on the changes he has observed within the civil service over his long career. The discussion, featured on the “Ajour” program, offers a rare glimpse into the workings of Danish government transitions. This provides an understanding of the practicalities of power transfer and the role of experienced officials.