A party spokesman’s remarks regarding internationals using their positions within Danish society to undermine it have triggered an internal conflict. Several local and regional politicians from the party have publicly criticized the statements, showing the divide between the national and local levels.
- National leaders of the party, like Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Minister for Integration Kaare Dybvad Bek, and political spokesperson Rasmus Stoklund, support the remarks made by Frederik Vad.
- The new debate on integration, which stigmatizes internationals who managed to obtain good positions in Danish society, will definitely affect the party’s support in the local and regional elections next year, where many internationals usually vote social democrat. This concerns local party leaders, so the internal struggle is far from over. It will definitely be an interesting national congress this year.
