The Liberal Party
After 150 years as a party and 11 Prime Ministers, the Liberal Party of Denmark is currently a member of a centre coalition government.
Name in Danish
Venstre, Danmarks Liberale Parti
Founded
1870
Party Leader
Troels Lund Poulsen
Seats in Parliament
23 of 179 seats
Representative on the DIPD Board
First Deputy Chairman is Christoffer Aagaard Melson, MP
One of the oldest parties in Denmark, the Liberal Party of Denmark (Venstre) is rooted in the liberal tradition emphasizing individual freedom, free markets and liberalization of business. The Liberal Party has been part of the Danish government several times, and held the post of Prime Minister 11 times in all.
Following the 2022 election, Venstre is a member of the centre coalition government under Prime Minister Mette Frederisken
Via DIPD the party has partnerships with the Centre for Multiparty Democracy in Kenya and Democratic Alliance in South Africa.
More information
Visit the homepage of The Liberal Party of Denmark.
