Overview
- The party took 23.2% nationwide in municipal elections, its weakest local showing since World War II.
- It is projected to hold 26 of 98 mayoralties, down from 44 previously.
- In Copenhagen, the Social Democrats won 12.7%, trailing the Red-Green Alliance at 22.1% and the Socialist People's Party at 17.9%.
- SF’s Sisse Marie Welling said she will become mayor through an agreement with six other parties, placing the Social Democrats in opposition at City Hall.
- Frederiksen acknowledged responsibility for the setback, while Venstre overtook the Social Democrats by number of mayoral posts.