Denmark election: far right has slowed under Frederiksen but at what cost?
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Denmark election: far right has slowed under Frederiksen  but at what cost?
"Under Frederiksen's government, far-right commentary has become normalized in the Danish mainstream, affecting discussions at universities about banning prayers and cultural identity."
"Mandia emphasizes that there are more important issues than the skin tone of individuals or their choice to wear a scarf, advocating for a broader perspective on immigration."
"Frederiksen's hardline immigration policies, aimed at reducing asylum seeker numbers to zero, have attracted global attention and inspired similar approaches across Europe."
"Despite the low polling for the Danish People's Party, many believe their ideas have not been defeated but rather co-opted by Frederiksen's centre-left government."
Mayasa Mandia, a 23-year-old graduate from Kokkedal, plans to vote for left-wing parties instead of Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats due to the normalization of far-right rhetoric in Denmark. She believes that discussions about immigration and cultural identity have overshadowed more pressing issues. Mandia advocates for open asylum policies for all, regardless of nationality. While Frederiksen's hardline immigration stance has garnered attention and influenced other European countries, it has also stifled the growth of far-right parties in Denmark, which are polling lower than expected.
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