Danmarksdemokraterne
Denmark Democrats
Denmark Democrats
European Parliament Group
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-1.2 in the last 3 months
The party's foundation rests on a pronounced anti-elitism and the protection of traditional Danish values. It advocates a worldview that centers on the 'ordinary people' living outside the capital, Copenhagen. The state and nation are seen as a sanctuary for their own culture and way of life, with a focus on common sense rather than bureaucratic or academic ideals. The party emphasizes popular sovereignty against supranational influences and champions a strong national identity.
The party's agenda focuses on strengthening rural areas through improved infrastructure, decentralization, and relief for small businesses and agriculture. A core pillar is an uncompromisingly restrictive immigration and integration policy, aimed at safeguarding the welfare state from being overburdened. Its target audience primarily includes voters in the provinces, blue-collar workers, and individuals who feel unrepresented by the established liberal and social democratic forces in major urban centers.
Within the political system, the party acts as a strategic corrective force within the conservative bloc. It leverages its role to exert pressure on traditional conservative parties, pushing them to adopt a tougher stance on migration and regional policies. While respecting democratic institutions, it employs confrontational rhetoric against the 'political establishment' and the media. Strategically, it aims to permanently position the urban-rural cultural divide as a key political mobilization issue.
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The party participated in government for 0% of the legislative period.
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