Issue Check: Direct Comparison of Party Positions

Political Compass
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Stance on the EU
Anti-EU
Pro-EU

Economy & State

Wealth Redistribution
Pro-Redistribution
Market-Driven
Fiscal Policy
Public Investment
Austerity & Tax Cuts
Trade Policy
Free Trade
Protectionism

Society & Values

Civil Liberties vs. Security
Civil Liberties
Law & Order
Gender Equality Measures
Pro-Promotion
Against Promotion
LGBTQ+ Equality
Pro-Equality
Traditional Values
Same-Sex Marriage
Pro-Marriage
Against
Religion in Politics
Secularism
Religious Influence
Urban vs. Rural Priority
Focus on Urban Areas
Focus on Rural Areas

Environment & Climate

Environment vs. Economy: What's More Important?
Environmental Protection Over Economic Growth
Economic Growth Over Environmental Protection
Climate Action vs. Economic Growth
Climate Protection First
Economic Growth First

Migration & Integration

Immigration Policy
Open
Restrictive
Integration & Culture
Multiculturalism
Assimilation
Rights for Ethnic Minorities
Expand Rights
Equal Treatment Only
National Sovereignty
Cosmopolitan
Nationalist

Democracy & Institutions

Executive Power Distribution
Decentralized
Strong Executive
Judicial Independence
Independent
Executive Oversight
State Organization
Federalism
Centralism

The Political Landscape in Denmark: An Overview of All Parties

Key Parties

Alternativet

The Alternative
Green
Centre-Left
Alternativet (Å) is a Danish green-liberal party that sees itself as a political laboratory platform for ecological sustainability, social empathy, and radical transparency. It breaks with traditional structures to place the climate crisis and human well-being at the heart of politics.

Danmarksdemokraterne

Denmark Democrats
Right-wing Populist
EU-Skeptic
Danmarksdemokraterne (DD) is a right-conservative, right-populist party in Denmark. It positions itself as the voice of the rural population, strictly opposing the perceived dominance of urban elites and advocating for a restrictive migration policy.

Dansk Folkeparti

Danish People's Party
Right-wing Populist
EU-Skeptic
The Dansk Folkeparti (DF) is a right-wing populist, national-conservative party in Denmark. It combines a strict rejection of multiculturalism and immigration with a strong commitment to the Danish welfare state and is generally categorized within the national-right-wing populist political spectrum.

De Rød-Grønne

The Red-Green Alliance
Left-wing
EU-Skeptic
Enhedslisten (The Red-Green Alliance) is a socialist and ecological party in Denmark. As the furthest left-wing force in parliament, it combines core Marxist principles with radical environmental protection, advocating for a fundamental transformation of the capitalist economic system.

H

The Right
Right
Højre was a historically significant conservative party in Denmark that dominated the political landscape of the 19th century. It defined itself as a force for order, the establishment, and the Crown, acting as a counterweight to liberal agrarian movements and forming the personnel base for the Danish elite.

Konservative Folkeparti

Conservative People's Party
Conservative
Pro EU
The Det Konservative Folkeparti (DKF) is a value-conservative and economically liberal political party in Denmark. It identifies as a center-right force that harmonizes tradition, social stability, and a free-market economy, and is commonly known simply as 'the Conservatives'.

Liberal Alliance

Liberal Alliance
Liberal
The Liberal Alliance (LA) is a right-liberal party in Denmark that advocates for a radical reduction in public spending and maximum individual liberty. As a market-oriented force, it combines classical liberal principles with a modern, libertarian-influenced focus on personal responsibility and entrepreneurship.

Moderaterne

The Moderates
Liberal
Pro EU
Moderaterne is a liberal centrist party in Denmark, positioning itself as a pragmatic force operating beyond the traditional right-left blocs. It aims to overcome political polarization and future-proof the Danish welfare state through comprehensive reforms.

Nye Borgerlige

New Right
Right-wing Populist
EU-Skeptic
Nye Borgerlige is a right-wing populist and national-conservative party in Denmark. It combines a strict anti-immigration policy with a radical free-market economic agenda. The party advocates for unwavering national sovereignty and rejects supranational interference.

Radikale Venstre

Danish Social Liberal Party
Liberal
Centre-Left
Pro EU
Radikale Venstre is a social-liberal Danish centrist party. It combines a social-ecological economic policy with a strong pro-European stance, advocating for a liberal society that unites individual freedom with social responsibility.

Socialdemokraterne

Social Democrats
Social Democratic
Pro EU
Socialdemokraterne is a Danish social democratic party that occupies the political center ground. It is the defining force behind the Danish welfare state, combining traditional left-wing economic policies with a restrictive migration and integration strategy.

Socialistisk Folkeparti

Socialist People's Party
Green
Left
Pro EU
The Socialistisk Folkeparti (SF) is a socialist-green party in Denmark. It combines traditional left-wing labor market policies with a strong emphasis on climate action and social justice, positioning itself as a pragmatic force between the Social Democrats and the radical left.

Venstre

Venstre (Liberal Party)
Liberal
Pro EU
Venstre is a center-right liberal party in Denmark, which historically emerged as a representative of farmers and today constitutes the central force of the center-right political camp. As a classic liberal mainstream party, it champions individual liberty, personal responsibility, and a free market economy.

Other Parties

Historical Parties

Data Sources and Methodology

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CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey

The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”

V-Party – Parties of the World Dataset

A specialized project by the University of Gothenburg, where international political scientists evaluate the fundamental identities and organizations of parties worldwide.

Additional Sources

Lindberg, Staffan I., et al. 2022. "Varieties of Party Identity and Organization (V–Party) Dataset V2."