The Conservative People's Party

The Conservative People’s Party is one of the oldest parties in Denmark and at the right of the political spectrum.

Facts

Name in Danish
Det Konservative Folkeparti

Founded
1915

Party Leader
Søren Pape Poulsen

Seats in Parliament
10 of 179 seats

Representative on the DIPD Board
Henrik Søjle Weiglin

The Conservative People’s Party (Det Konservative Folkeparti) was founded in 1916 based on its predecessor, Højre (The Right), but also on the Free Conservatives and a moderate faction of the Liberal Party (Venstre).

The party's values are based on the belief in freedom under responsibility. In conservatism, human rights are central. The freedom of the individual to shape his or her own life in respect of the right of others to do the same. Responsibility for the community means showing compassion and social commitment to those who are unable to fend for themselves and to those whose freedom has been violated or threatened.

The Conservative People’s Party has traditionally been a part of most right-wing governments in Denmark and is currently in opposition.