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Danish Social Democrats Sink to Postwar Low as Copenhagen Goes to SF’s Sisse Marie Welling

The result shifts mayoral power toward Venstre, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen before the next national vote.

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.