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Danish People's Party ready to rule

Published 06.08.09   10:29  - updated  15:15

Political influence, not cabinet seats, will determine if the Danish People’s Party joins the government The power behind the throne in Danish Politics for the past eight years is ready to take on a more formal role, Pia Kjærsgaard, leader...

The power behind the throne in Danish Politics for the past eight years is ready to take on a more formal role, Pia Kjærsgaard, leader of the Danish People’s Party, has announced.

Kjærsgaard’s comment came after justice minister Brian Mikkelsen said he was open to the inclusion of the party, known for its ‘Denmark first’ policies, in the government.

‘There is absolutely no reason why the party can’t enter into a government one day,’ Kjærsgaard said.

Since 2001, the Danish People’s Party’s votes in parliament have provided the minority Liberal-Conservative government with its majority. 

Those votes have earned it a say in the formulation of most legislation, particularly in national budgets focusing on social welfare and tighter immigration laws.

Kjærsgaard said any decision to enter into the government would depend on whether it gained more political power than it currently has.

‘It’s going to happen one day, but right now cabinet members have less power than I do, so we’ve got plenty of influence as it is right now.’

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