Borgernes Parti - Lars Boje Mathiesen
Citizens' Party - Lars Boje Mathiesen
Citizens' Party - Lars Boje Mathiesen
No affiliated group in the European Parliament
Change of -1.5 since last election
-0.3 in the last 3 months
The party's foundation is built upon the pillars of individual liberty and national sovereignty. Its worldview is characterized by a profound distrust of state paternalism and supranational institutions. It views the current Danish welfare state as excessively bloated, prioritizing individual responsibility as the highest value. For the party, national identity is inextricably linked to personal freedom, which is why it champions cultural assimilation and the protection of Danish traditions against external influences.
The party's agenda centers on a radical reduction of state intervention: advocating for lower taxes, reduced bureaucracy, and a clear 'Denmark First' policy. It primarily targets voters who feel unrepresented by the consensus-driven political mainstream – particularly entrepreneurs, critics of international agreements, and proponents of strict migration controls. The party champions a robust deportation and border protection policy, alongside strengthening the nuclear family and local communities against perceived overreach by state institutions.
Strategically, the party positions itself as an anti-establishment force on the far-right of the political spectrum. It acts as a corrective to established conservative parties, accusing them of betraying traditional civic values. Its stance on the rule of law is defined by calls for more direct democracy and a return to national decision-making authority. While utilizing parliamentary institutions to generate media attention, its overarching strategy remains focused on continuously pushing the boundaries of discourse in immigration and economic policy.
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The party participated in government for 0% of the legislative period.
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