Social Democrats in Denmark suffer sweeping election losses

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.

The centre-left political landscape in Copenhagen is facing a historic shift as the Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, may lose control of the city for the first time since the current electoral system was established in 1938. This potential loss is attributed to growing voter disillusionment with Frederiksen's divisive politics, prompting many residents to consider far-right alternatives. The Social Democrats have governed the city for over a century, producing every lord mayor during this period.