Frederiksen's Social Democrats Suffer Local Election Losses

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksens Social Democrats suffered a significant defeat in local elections, losing control of Copenhagen for the first time in over a century. Despite remaining Denmarks most popular party, support dropped in 87 of 98 municipalities. The prime minister acknowledged the unsatisfactory outcome and plans to reassess key policies, particularly in response to the high cost of housing, a major issue in Copenhagen where home prices have surged. The new leadership in Copenhagen, led by Sisse Marie Welling, is expected to challenge the controversial Lynetteholm artificial island project, which faces opposition due to environmental concerns.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.