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It’s become too expensive to rent tent spaces and accommodations, so political parties are downsizing their events at Folkemødet, the People’s Meeting.

The heart of Folkemødet scales back its presence on Bornholm

A politician like Mette Frederiksen (S) has no trouble making her voice heard at Folkemødet. However, the Social Democrats have cut costs by no longer renting the fire station they previously used to host debate events. Foto: Emil Bay
A politician like Mette Frederiksen (S) has no trouble making her voice heard at Folkemødet. However, the Social Democrats have cut costs by no longer renting the fire station they previously used to host debate events. Foto: Emil Bay
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Folkemødet, which translates to the people’s meeting, is supposed to be a celebration for political Denmark. But things are not looking good for the heart of political Denmark: the political parties. Several parties are scaling back their activities at Folkemødet. To save money, they are sending fewer staff to Allinge and organizing fewer events.

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