
Politicsberlingskepolitiken1h ago2 sources Danish Social Democrats and Wealthy Citizens Clash Over Economic Policy
Wealthy individuals in Denmark are expressing grievances, suggesting the Social Democrats have achieved their desired conflict regarding economic policy and the treatment of the rich.

Romania’s Social Democrats go ahead with internal referendum against Liberal PM, USR

Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet1d ago2 sources Swedish Prime Minister's election tour questioned amid global situation
The Social Democrats in Sweden question the timing of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's election tour, suggesting he should prioritize the global situation and events concerning Iran.

Danish Social Democrats' Tactics Amidst Poor Polls; Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory
A political commentator suggests that poor poll numbers might lead Denmark's Social Democrats to change their tactics, while Berlingske criticizes a Free Greens party leader for an openly antisemitic conspiracy theory.

Lithuanian Social Democrats' leadership election and coalition decisions
Conservative leader Laurynas Kasčiūnas states that if Mindaugas Sinkevičius, currently with the most support, is elected chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, he will have to decide on a coalition.
Social Democrats Propose Enhanced Loan Opportunities in Rural Areas of Denmark
Denmark's Social Democratic party has put forward a proposal to strengthen and expand state guarantees for housing loans, aiming to improve access to financing in rural districts.

Danish Social Democrats Propose Property Tax Relief for Rural Areas
The Social Democrats' housing proposal aims to assist rural and provincial areas by providing property tax relief. A mapping identifies which municipalities would benefit, with only seven properties in the capital region qualifying.

Fjarðalistinn Party Not Running in Fjarðabyggð Municipal Elections, Will Support Social Democrats
The Fjarðalistinn party announces it will not field candidates in the Fjarðabyggð municipal elections this spring, opting instead to support the Social Democratic Alliance and other social democrats.

Resumption of Rivalry Between Danish Social Democrats and Venstre
The political rivalry between Denmark's Social Democrats and Venstre has reportedly resumed, with Troels Lund Poulsen criticizing the Social Democrats' stance.

Justice Minister Tejc Appoints Former Social Democrat Spokesperson as Cabinet Head
Czech Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc (formerly ČSSD, now ANO) has appointed Lucie Orgoníková, former spokesperson for the Social Democrats and Jiří Paroubek's government, as the head of his cabinet, linking him to his party past.

Danish Politician Pelle Dragsted Sets Conditions for Supporting Mette Frederiksen's Government
Pelle Dragsted of the Red-Green Alliance states he will only support Mette Frederiksen as Prime Minister if she promises a 'red' government, accusing the Social Democrats of playing both sides.

Danish Wealth Tax Proposal Sparks Debate, Citing Norwegian Experience
Denmark's Enhedslisten and Social Democrats propose a new wealth tax, drawing comparisons to Norway where a similar tax led some wealthy individuals to leave but increased state revenue. A tax expert weighs in on the implications.

Alytus Mayor Cesiulis Distances Social Democrats from Remigijus Žemaitaitis
Alytus Mayor Nerijus Cesiulis stated that the Social Democrats are not aligned with 'Nemuno aušros' leader Remigijus Žemaitaitis, citing a 'full cup of patience' after meeting with Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene.

Swedish Social Democrats Vow to End Wasteful Spending
Mikael Damberg of the Social Democrats promises to eliminate 'waste' of taxpayer money if they come to power, emphasizing a strong stance against misuse of funds.

Slovenian Social Democrats Discuss Political Climate in Gostilna
The Social Democrats in Slovenia, including party president Matjaž Han, discussed the current political climate in a gostilna (traditional inn) during their last day on the field with constituents.
"Good luck. I hope you smash the Social Democrats" – "You too," is the reply
Members of Parliament behaved like football fans at a corner kick, the press swarmed Lars Løkke like flies around a cola, and Alex Vanopslagh high-fived Pia Olsen Dyhr when Mette Frederiksen called an election.

Swedish Social Democrats accused of lying about healthcare investment
Elisabet Lann criticizes three regional Social Democratic politicians for spreading 'lies' about targeted state grants aimed at shortening healthcare queues, asserting the investment is well-planned.

Danish Conservatives Reject Wealth Tax Proposal
Mona Juul, leader of the Conservative People's Party, strongly criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal for a wealth tax, rejecting conservative support for the measure.

GPs Accused of Charging 'Outrageous' Fees for Menopause Appointments
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore criticized General Practitioners for charging up to €220 for menopause appointments, arguing that these fees create a barrier for women trying to access the government's free Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) scheme.

Serbian President Vučić's Manipulation Tactics and LSV Criticism of SVM Coalition
Articles discuss Serbian President Vučić's alleged manipulation tactics and the criticism from the League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina (LSV) regarding the Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians (SVM) forming a coalition with Serbian Radicals in local elections.

Montenegrin politician criticizes proposed changes to parental leave law
Tamara Tomić, Coordinator of the Forum of Women of the Social Democrats, criticized proposed changes to Montenegro's Labor Law regarding parental leave, calling the division of leave between parents a political misuse of a sensitive issue.

Swedish Social Democrats Accuse Health Minister of Prioritizing Private Healthcare Profits
Swedish Social Democratic politicians accuse the Health Minister of allocating funds based on what profit-driven healthcare companies want to produce, rather than the population's needs, which they argue is inconsistent with healthcare law.

Swedish Social Democrats criticize proposal for stricter benefit requirements for immigrants
Sweden's Social Democrats are criticizing the government's and Sweden Democrats' proposal that immigrants must reside in Sweden for five years before being eligible for certain benefits.

Social Democrat Vice-Chairman Resigns to Become Lobbyist
A former mayor and vice-chairman of the Social Democrats has resigned from his party post to become a lobbyist, following a significant defeat for the party in municipal elections.

Being a first-time TD: 'Ivan Yates called me soulless and preachy, then I won a Dáil seat'
Kildare North’s newest Social Democrats TD has big ideas on how to fix the Dáil. The first: scrap the long holidays.

Estonian Social Democrats See Rise in February Party Ratings
In February, Estonia's Social Democrats (SDE) saw a slight increase in their support, widening their lead over EKRE and the Reform Party, while Isamaa continues to lead overall.

Danish Social Democrats Divided on Reintroducing Great Prayer Day
Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard commented on the internal disagreement within the Social Democratic party regarding the reintroduction of 'Store Bededag' (Great Prayer Day), noting that some ministers are 'predominantly in agreement' while others are 'predominantly in disagreement' with the proposal.

Danish Maersk Family Figure Criticizes Wealth Tax Proposal
A prominent figure from the Maersk family has publicly criticized the Social Democrats' proposal for a wealth tax, stating it would be detrimental to Denmark.

Danish Social Democrats' School Proposal Funding Questioned by Economists
Top economists are warning about the highly uncertain financing of the Social Democrats' new public school proposal, which is intended to be funded by taxing Denmark's wealthiest citizens.

Romanian Coalition Leaders Discuss 2026 Budget Amid Social Democrat Conditions
Leaders of Romania's governing coalition are meeting again to discuss the state budget for 2026. The Social Democrats have set conditions for the law to pass, following a previous meeting where the Finance Minister presented a draft.

Lithuanian Social Democrats Pursue Rapprochement with China
Lithuanian Social Democrats, led by the Prime Minister, are seeking to restore relations with China, a move seen as both a foreign and domestic policy issue. A political scientist notes this tactic is aimed at both conservatives and the president.

Slovenian Social Democrats elect new leader Matjaž Han amidst 'Litijska affair'
Several parties have entered the election period with new presidents, including the Social Democrats, who will be led by Matjaž Han for the first time after Tanja Fajon's resignation due to the 'Litijska affair'. Han is considering renovating the building at the center of the scandal.

Irish Social Democrats See Record High Support in Latest Poll
A new poll shows record high support for the Social Democrats in Ireland, with party leader Holly Cairns also experiencing a rise in popularity.

Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet3d ago2 sources Social Democratic Leaders Honor Olof Palme 40 Years After Assassination
Forty years after his assassination, former Prime Minister Olof Palme was honored by all his successors as leaders of the Social Democrats.

Businessberlingskepolitiken3d ago2 sources Danish Industry Warns Against Mette Frederiksen's Proposed Wealth Tax
Dansk Industri (Confederation of Danish Industry) has released calculations suggesting that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's proposed wealth tax could eliminate 850,000 jobs and cost 16 billion DKK annually. The Social Democrats reject these claims, arguing the tax would benefit businesses.

Finland and Sweden Discuss Permanent Swedish Troops in Lapland and Baltic Sea Defense
Finnish and Swedish Social Democrats propose rotating troops in Gotland to strengthen Baltic Sea defense, with Finland's Antti Lindtman welcoming the idea of permanent Swedish troops in Lapland.

Danish Left-Wing Leader Pelle Dragsted Announces Political Shift and Demands Concessions from Social Democrats
Pelle Dragsted, leader of Denmark's Red-Green Alliance, announced a significant political shift, accusing the Social Democrats of playing both sides and demanding major concessions regarding Mette Frederiksen's post-election position.

Social Democrats Emerge as Iceland's Largest Party in New Survey
A new opinion survey in Iceland indicates that the Social Democratic Alliance is now the largest political party, garnering 30.1% support among decided voters.

Danish Center-Left Poised for Power, Elections Called for March 24
Recent polls indicate that Denmark's Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, are on course to secure power for the center-left, following Frederiksen's decision to call elections for March 24.

Swedish Economy Compared to Tottenham Hotspur by Social Democrat Mikael Damberg
Mikael Damberg of the Swedish Social Democrats likened the Swedish economy to the football club Tottenham Hotspur, a comparison that proved more accurate than he might have intended.

Danish Minister Troels Lund Attacks Social Democrats Before Debate
Danish Minister Troels Lund launched an attack on the Social Democrats just before a scheduled debate.

Grindeanu Warns Budget Won't Pass Without PSD Proposals
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu warned that the state budget will not pass Parliament without the Social Democrats' proposals, emphasizing that the coalition's vision cannot be solely from the right-wing perspective.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Compares SVM Colleagues to Camels and Giraffes
The Danish Parliament erupted in laughter when Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen compared her SVM (Social Democrats, Venstre, Moderates) coalition colleagues to camels and giraffes.

Danish Social Democrats' Wealth Tax Proposal Divides Opinion
A proposal by Denmark's Social Democrats for a wealth tax has caused division.

Internal Document Reveals Moderate Party's Plan to Win Votes
An internal document reportedly reveals the Moderate Party's plan to 'steal' 160,000 votes from the Social Democrats and the Center Party in Sweden, as part of their strategy to win the election.

Grindeanu Proposes PSD Internal Vote on Bolojan as Premier
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu announced he will propose an internal party vote for social democrats to decide whether to remain in the coalition with Ilie Bolojan as prime minister or to seek an alternative premier.

Germany Announces New Energy Efficiency Law After Previous Failure
Germany's ruling conservatives and social democrats have agreed on new legislation for building energy efficiency, replacing a controversial law introduced by the former environment minister.

Lithuanian Social Democrats Rule Out Coalition with Democrats Amid Corruption Probe
Mindaugas Sinkevičius, leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, sees no possibility of a coalition with the 'Democrats for Lithuania' party, stating they will not provide cover for politicians embroiled in investigations, following their leader Saulius Skvernelis being questioned as a special witness.

PSD attacks the prime minister even during the Coalition's budget meeting. Fifor: "Ilie Sărăcie's" reform has turned into a burden
PSD deputy Mihai Fifor reiterated on Monday that, without the solidarity measures proposed by the social democrats, this year's state budget "will not pass," emphasizing that solidarity is "oxygen" for tens of th...

Social Democrats and Nicușor Dan Lead in Bucharest Voter Poll
A recent poll among Bucharest voters shows high support for the Social Democrats and current mayor Nicușor Dan.

SPD Struggles to Retain Working-Class Voters in Mannheim Ahead of Election
In northern Mannheim, where many workers still reside, the Social Democrats are desperately campaigning to win back the votes of their traditional supporters ahead of the upcoming election, with some expressing intent to vote for the AfD.

German Social Democrats Face Potential Doom in State Elections
Germany's Social Democrats, once a dominant political force, are now struggling for relevance as upcoming state elections could significantly impact the party's future.

Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats Utilize TikTok for Election Campaign
Despite previous criticism of tech giants like TikTok, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and her Social Democratic party are now actively using the platform for their election campaign.

Editorial | Danish Social Democrats try to capitalize on Trump in elections
Denmark's Social Democratic Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced last Thursday that elections will be held in the country already in March.

Romanian Coalition Tensions Amid Middle East Conflict
The Romanian National Liberal Party (PNL) accuses the Social Democrats (PSD) of discussing a coalition breakup during critical moments, as the government seeks solutions for repatriating Romanians from conflict zones.

Danish Election Campaign: Wealth Tax Proposal Divides Voters
A new poll reveals that the Social Democrats' proposal for a wealth tax is splitting blue-bloc voters, potentially shifting support across the political center in the Danish election campaign.

Danish Political Analyst Criticizes Center-Right's Struggle to Set Agenda
A conservative political analyst expresses frustration over the center-right's inability to set the political agenda, noting that the Social Democrats have successfully captured it. This comes four years after he diagnosed the conservative bloc as being in crisis.

Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Affirms Support for Israel
Milorad Dodik, President of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD), stated that Republika Srpska will always stand with its friends and allies from Israel, emphasizing the historical ties between the Serbian people and Israel.

Swiss Social Democrats Battle 'Trumpists' and Debate Army Abolition
The Swiss Social Democratic Party (SP) is fighting against 'Trumpists' and continues to advocate for the abolition of the army, a stance that resonates with young women.

Danish Social Democrats and SF Discuss New Political Alliance
Young, prominent politicians from Denmark's Social Democrats (S) and Socialistisk Folkeparti (SF) are openly discussing forming a new 'red alliance', signaling a return to traditional left-right political conflict.

Slovenian Social Democrats Leader Matjaž Han on Elections and Government
Matjaž Han, leader of the Social Democrats, aims for 15% support in upcoming parliamentary elections, stating he would not join a government with Janez Janša and admitting the current government has done nothing on tax reform.

Danish Social Democrats and Liberals Face Historic Election Losses
A new poll indicates that Denmark's Social Democrats are heading for their worst election result in 123 years, while the Liberal party also faces a historic defeat, with experts calling it a 'massive drubbing' and a 'kingmaker' emerging.

Danish People's Party Accused of Manipulating Immigration Statistics
Morten Messerschmidt of the Danish People's Party claimed Islamic immigration increased by 2,779 percent under Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, but the Social Democrats accuse the party of manipulating figures.

Finnish Social Democrats Reject Growth Policy Proposals
The Finnish Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rejected proposals for growth policies, with a prominent member stating there is no room for discussion on the matter.

Debate on Public School's Role in Children's Declining Well-being in Denmark
Denmark's Social Democrats' election campaign focuses on 'Lilleskolen' to counter declining well-being among children. A debate questions whether the public school system is truly responsible for this trend.

Swiss Social Democrats Reverse Stance on Headscarves for Teachers
The Swiss Social Democratic Party has made a 180-degree turn on its stance regarding headscarves for teachers, abandoning its previous secularist convictions which viewed hair covering as potentially misogynistic.

Politicsberlingskepolitiken4d ago2 sources "Good luck. I hope you crush the Social Democrats" - "You too," is the reply
MPs behaved like football fans at a corner kick, the press swarmed Lars Løkke like flies around a cola, and Alex Vanopslagh high-fived Pia Olsen Dyhr when Mette Frederiksen called an election.

PSD Conditions Vote for People's Advocate on Special Pension Renunciation
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu stated that the Social Democrats will not support USR's nominee for People's Advocate, Roxana Rizoiu, if she continues to benefit from a special pension.

Denmark Calls Snap Election, Greenland to Be Central Issue
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's decision to call a snap election is linked to current support for her Social Democrats and pressures from Donald Trump regarding Greenland, which is expected to be a central campaign issue.

Swedish minister accuses Social Democrats of intense surveillance
Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Sweden's Minister for Civil Defense, claims he is under intense surveillance from the Social Democratic headquarters, stating someone with knowledge informed him of the situation.
Danish Food Subsidy Proposal Sparks Political Debate
A proposed 'food check' subsidy by the Danish government has been met with skepticism and is being fast-tracked through parliament, with one politician comparing the Social Democrats to Orban's party.

LSV Criticizes SVM Alliance with Radicals in Serbian Local Elections
Aleksandar Marton of the League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina (LSV) has criticized the Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians (SVM) for forming an electoral alliance with radicals in Kula, accusing the radicals of previously expelling Hungarians.

Germany Abandons Controversial Energy Law, Heating Becomes Private Matter Again
Germany's ruling conservatives and social democrats announced an agreement on new energy efficiency legislation for buildings, effectively shelving a controversial law introduced by the former German minister, making heating a 'private matter' again.

Lithuanian Social Democrats Leader Comments on Finance Ministry Staff Changes
Following the mutual resignation of the Finance Ministry's chancellor, the leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party states that this is a normal political process without deeper meaning.

The Coalition finalizes the budget for 2026. Government meeting for money distribution
The leaders of the governing Coalition will meet again at 13:00 to discuss the distribution of money this year. PSD leader, Sorin Grindeanu, has already announced that the social democrats will not vote for the new [budget/law].

Lithuanian Social Democrats Face Internal Criticism Over Coalition
Alytus city mayor Nerijus Cesiulis, a prominent critic of the 'Nemunas Dawn' faction, warns that the Social Democratic Party's coalition resembles a 'smoldering fire' that is poisoning its environment.

Swedish News Round-up: Terror Suspect, Policy Debates, and Olympic Medal
A summary of top headlines in Sweden includes the detention of a terror suspect, Social Democrats' support for chemical castration for paedophiles, hundreds of frozen fish, and an Olympic bronze medal.

German Social Democrats Face Potential Doom in State Elections
Germany's oldest political party, the Social Democrats (SPD), is struggling for relevance and faces potential significant losses in upcoming state elections.