Denmark: Parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Liberal

Socialist

Capitalist

Conservative

A V F I C Ø B D O

Explanation of the chart

The graph shows the economic orientation of the parties on the X-axis from left to right. The further left, the more actively the state should intervene via taxes, regulations and redistribution. The further to the right, the less the state should intervene.

On the Y-axis from top to bottom, the parties are categorized according to their life models. The further up a party, the more it prioritizes liberal lifestyles over traditional views and material goods. The further down, the more a party aligns itself with traditional lifestyles and sees the state as the moral authority for living together.

Data was collected through the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey by more than 400 policy experts. Party positions may change over time. Therefore, the chart serves only as an overview and cannot make statements about specific political topics.

Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Jan Rovny, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Anna Vachudova. 2020. “2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey.” - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Socialdemokraterne

Social Democrats

Socialdemokraterne is a center-left party that is currently represented in the parliament with 50 MPs. The party advocates liberal lifestyles, has a dream of an open world without borders, and stands for an open-minded immigration policy.

In the current election trend, Socialdemokraterne comes in at 23.5%, losing -4.0 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: Socialdemokraterne
Name	Socialdemokraterne
Translation	Social Democrats
Political orientation	Centre-left
Government	Part of the government
Current poll value	23.5 (-4.0 since last election )
Group in the EU Parliament	S&D
Core topics	Advocates liberal lifestyles Open world without borders Open-minded immigration policy Pro multiculturalism

Venstre

Venstre – Danish Liberal Party

Venstre (Venstre – Danmarks Liberale Parti) is a center-right party and currently represented in parliament with 23 MPs. The party advocates strict immigration policy, wants more free world trade, and advocates consistent crime fighting.

Current polls show Venstre at 9.9. That's a loss of -3.4 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: Venstre
Name	Venstre – Danmarks Liberale Parti
Translation	Venstre – Danish Liberal Party
Political orientation	Centre-right
Government	Part of the government
Current poll value	9.9 (-3.4 since last election )
Group in the EU Parliament	RE
Core topics	Strict immigration policy Against multiculturalism Free world trade Strict crime control

Moderaterne

The Moderates

Moderaterne is a party of undefinable orientation and currently represented in parliament with 16 MPs.

Current polls show Moderaterne at 7.2. That's a loss of -2.1 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: Moderaterne
Name	Moderaterne
Translation	The Moderates
Political orientation	Transversal
Government	Part of the government
Current poll value	7.2 (-2.1 since last election )

Socialistisk Folkeparti

Socialist People’s Party

Socialistisk Folkeparti is a green party that is currently represented in parliament with 15 seats. The party advocates liberal lifestyles, wants to invest more in public services, and favors financial redistributions from rich to poor.

In current polls, Socialistisk Folkeparti comes in at 12.5%. Compared to the election, that's an increase of +4.2.

All information at a glance: Socialistisk Folkeparti
Name	Socialistisk Folkeparti
Translation	Socialist People’s Party
Political orientation	Environment & Climate
Current poll value	12.5 (+4.2 since last election )
Group in the EU Parliament	Greens
Core topics	Advocates liberal lifestyles More investment in public services Redistribution from rich to poor More regulation of markets

Danmarksdemokraterne

Denmark Democrats

Danmarksdemokraterne is a right-wing party that is currently represented in the parliament with 14 MPs.

In current polls, Danmarksdemokraterne is getting 8.5% of the vote - an increase of +0.4 since the last election.

All information at a glance: Danmarksdemokraterne
Name	Danmarksdemokraterne
Translation	Denmark Democrats
Political orientation	Right-wing
Current poll value	8.5 (+0.4 since last election )

Liberal Alliance

Liberal Alliance is a center-right party that is currently represented in parliament with 14 seats. The party wants tax cuts, rejects further redistribution from rich to poor, and wants more free world trade.

In current polls, Liberal Alliance comes in at 12.6%. Compared to the election, that's an increase of +4.7.

All information at a glance: Liberal Alliance
Name	Liberal Alliance
Political orientation	Centre-right
Current poll value	12.6 (+4.7 since last election )
Group in the EU Parliament	RE
Core topics	Tax cuts Against redistribution from rich to poor Free world trade Less regulation of markets

Konservative Folkeparti

Conservative People’s Party

Konservative Folkeparti (Det Konservative Folkeparti) is a center-right party and currently represented in parliament with 10 MPs. The party advocates strict immigration policy, advocates consistent crime fighting, and rejects further redistribution from rich to poor.

Current polls show Konservative Folkeparti at 5.1. That's a loss of -0.4 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: Konservative Folkeparti
Name	Det Konservative Folkeparti
Translation	Conservative People’s Party
Political orientation	Centre-right
Current poll value	5.1 (-0.4 since last election )
Group in the EU Parliament	EPP
Core topics	Strict immigration policy Against multiculturalism Strict crime control Against redistribution from rich to poor

Enhedslisten–De Rød-Grønne

Red–Green Alliance

Enhedslisten–De Rød-Grønne is a left party that is currently represented in the parliament with 9 MPs. The party wants to invest more in public services, favors financial redistributions from rich to poor, and advocates liberal lifestyles.

In current polls, Enhedslisten–De Rød-Grønne is getting 7.0% of the vote - an increase of +1.8 since the last election.

All information at a glance: Enhedslisten–De Rød-Grønne
Name	Enhedslisten–De Rød-Grønne
Translation	Red–Green Alliance
Political orientation	Left-wing
Current poll value	7.0 (+1.8 since last election )
Group in the EU Parliament	Left
Core topics	More investment in public services Redistribution from rich to poor Advocates liberal lifestyles More regulation of markets

Radikale Venstre

Danish Social Liberal Party

Radikale Venstre is a center-left party that is currently represented in the parliament with 7 MPs. The party advocates liberal lifestyles, has a dream of an open world without borders, and stands for an open-minded immigration policy.

In current polls, Radikale Venstre is getting 4.8% of the vote - an increase of +1.0 since the last election.

All information at a glance: Radikale Venstre
Name	Radikale Venstre
Translation	Danish Social Liberal Party
Political orientation	Centre-left
Current poll value	4.8 (+1.0 since last election )
Group in the EU Parliament	RE
Core topics	Advocates liberal lifestyles Open world without borders Open-minded immigration policy More civil liberties

Alternativet

The Alternative

Alternativet is a green party and currently represented in parliament with 6 MPs.

Current polls show Alternativet at 2.8. That's a loss of -0.5 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: Alternativet
Name	Alternativet
Translation	The Alternative
Political orientation	Environment & Climate
Current poll value	2.8 (-0.5 since last election )

Nye Borgerlige

The New Right

Nye Borgerlige is a right-wing party that is currently represented in parliament with 6 seats. The party advocates strict immigration policy, wants a strong nation-state, and wants tax cuts.

Current polls have Nye Borgerlige coming in at 2.9% - a loss of -0.8 since the last election.

All information at a glance: Nye Borgerlige
Name	Nye Borgerlige
Translation	The New Right
Political orientation	Right-wing
Current poll value	2.9 (-0.8 since last election )
Core topics	Against multiculturalism Strict immigration policy Strong nationalism Tax cuts

Dansk Folkeparti

Danish People’s Party

Dansk Folkeparti is a right-wing party that is currently represented in parliament with 5 seats. The party wants a strong nation-state, advocates strict immigration policy, and advocates consistent crime fighting.

In current polls, Dansk Folkeparti comes in at 3.1%. Compared to the election, that's an increase of +0.5.

All information at a glance: Dansk Folkeparti
Name	Dansk Folkeparti
Translation	Danish People’s Party
Political orientation	Right-wing
Current poll value	3.1 (+0.5 since last election )
Group in the EU Parliament	ID
Core topics	Against multiculturalism Strong nationalism Strict immigration policy Strict crime control

Frie Grønne

Independent Greens – Denmark's New Left-Wing Party

Frie Grønne (Frie Grønne – Danmarks nye venstrefløjsparti) is a green party from Denmark.

All information at a glance: Frie Grønne
Name	Frie Grønne – Danmarks nye venstrefløjsparti
Translation	Independent Greens – Denmark's New Left-Wing Party
Political orientation	Environment & Climate

Kristendemokraterne

Christian Democrats

Kristendemokraterne is a center-right party from Denmark.

All information at a glance: Kristendemokraterne
Name	Kristendemokraterne
Translation	Christian Democrats
Political orientation	Centre-right
Group in the EU Parliament	EPP