Unlike other EU member states, Denmark doesn’t have a strong political party that is called “the green party”. No wonder, when almost every party claims to be for the green transition and to fight against climate change. However, that didn’t stop a plethora of small parties to challenge the title “the green party of Denmark”.
- The Vegan Party decided to merge with a small party called “The Greens” and establish the “Green Alliance” party. They feared that the name “Vegan” might have been too identity-political and exclusionary. They hope in the future to pander to all earth-loving voters regardless if they eat meat or not.
- Now, the “Green Alliance” party is hovering just above 0,4%, far away from the 2% needed to enter the Danish Parliament. They invited other “green-minded” parties to join the “Green Alliance” in order to reach 2%.
- The two other more significant “green” parties, Free Greens and Alternativet, said no to the offer of joining the “Green Alliance” party. Free Greens (Sikandar Siddique) are at 0,8% and Alternativet has 1,3% in the opinion polls. Both, far away from the 2% needed. I can see why the “Green Alliance” asked for a coalition of the green parties. Together, they might pass the 2% limit.