Centre-left tipped to lose Copenhagen for first time in electoral history

Denmark has announced one of the world's most ambitious climate targets, pledging to significantly reduce planet-heating pollution. This announcement comes amid increasing criticism of green regulations from other European governments, which continue to profess their commitment to existing climate goals. The ruling Social Democrats, despite facing electoral setbacks, remain focused on environmental initiatives.

On November 21, 1985, Jonathan Steele reported on a new bill aimed at curbing immigration in Denmark. In Copenhagen, a group of Iranians set up a makeshift camp near Tivoli Gardens, with police permission, to raise awareness about their plight. Their vigil included a provocative placard depicting a long arm with the Danish flag handing an Iranian refugee to Ayatollah Khomeini, highlighting the tensions surrounding refugee policies in Denmark.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats have experienced significant election losses in Denmark, losing control of Copenhagen for the first time in over a century. The party's support dropped from 28.4% in 2021 to 23.2% in the recent municipal and regional elections, while the far-right Danish People's Party saw a slight increase in support from 4.09% to 5.9%. Frederiksen acknowledged that the decline was greater than anticipated.