The Social Democratic Party
The Danish Social Democratic Party is one of the eldest in the country. Today it is is the governing party under Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen
Name in Danish
Socialdemokratiet
Founded
1871
Party Leader
Mette Frederiksen (Prime Minister)
Seats in Parliament
50 of 179 seats
Representatives on the DIPD Board
Chairman Kasper Sand Kjær, MP and Lasse Rybjerg, party secretary.
The Social Democratic Party (Socialdemokratiet) is historically rooted among urban industrial workers. Traditionally, the party had strong bonds to the labor unions, but in recent decades, this relationship has become less institutionalized than it used to be. Today, the Social Democratic Party emphasizes the continued importance of maintaining the core elements of the welfare state the party helped build, and the important role of the state in achieving growth.
Following the election in 2015, the Danish Social Democratic Party is the largest party in Parliament and the leader of a centre coalition government under prime minister Mette Frederiksen.
More information
Visit the homepage of The Danish Social Democratic Party
