Dansk Folkeparti
Danish People's Party
Right-wing Populist
Patriots for Europe
European Parliament Group
7.7
Current Standing
Change of +5.1 since last election
-1.0
3-Month Trend
-1.0 in the last 3 months
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Anti-EU
Pro-EU
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.
Values and Worldview
Values and Worldview
The DF's worldview is rooted in an exclusive nationalism: Denmark belongs to the Danes. The party views Danish culture, language, and the Lutheran Church as threatened foundational pillars that must be protected against external influences – particularly Islam and globalization. Its conception of humanity is distinctly collectivist-national.
Policy Priorities
Policy Priorities
The DF's agenda primarily focuses on 'Fortress Denmark,' prioritizing a zero-tolerance immigration policy, rigorous deportations, and robust border protection. Socially, the party champions the 'common people,' particularly pensioners and low-income earners, by advocating for generous state welfare provisions – funded through cuts to development aid and integration programs. It also champions traditional law-and-order issues and positions itself as the voice of rural communities against the liberal urban elites.
Role in the Political System
Role in the Political System
Strategically, the DF acts as an ideological pace-setter, having shifted Denmark's political discourse significantly to the right, far beyond its proportional size. For a long time, it served as a professional kingmaker for center-right governments, deliberately avoiding ministerial posts to maintain its distinct opposition role. Its approach to the rule of law is characterized by a strong emphasis on popular sovereignty.