In Denmark’s parliamentary election the Social Democrats, according to the first exit poll, are ahead for the first time despite significant losses. The poll suggests they will secure 34 of the 179 seats in the Folketing, 16 fewer than in the previous term.
The “red bloc” would altogether have 83 MPs. It includes the Social Democrats (34 seats), the Socialist People’s Party (20), the Radical Left (11), the Red‑Green Unity List (11), and the Left‑Green Alternative (7).
In contrast, the “blue bloc” is projected to hold 78 seats, composed of the Liberal Alliance (18), Venstre (16), the Danish Democrats (14), the Conservative People’s Party (13), the Danish People’s Party (13), and the Citizens’ Party (4).
The balance of power could hinge on the Moderates, who would bring 14 seats. The four seats allotted to the Faroe Islands and Greenland are excluded from this projection.
Beyond the Social Democrats, all parties that have so far participated in the minority government have lost ground: Venstre will have seven seats fewer, and the Moderates will be represented by two members less. The Danish People’s Party, on the other hand, appears set to gain the most, rising from seven to 13 seats.
