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Copenhagen’s Mayor for Children and Youth, Jakob Næsager (K), breaks with an important principle by demanding the firing of Vega’s management over a controversial booking, according to parties at Copenhagen City Hall.

Mayor threatens to withdraw support for renowned venue

Kneecap performed at the beginning of June at the Aarhus festival Northside, where there was room for many Israel-critical messages and pro-Palestinian chants. Foto: Helle Arensbak/Ritzau Scanpix
Kneecap performed at the beginning of June at the Aarhus festival Northside, where there was room for many Israel-critical messages and pro-Palestinian chants. Foto: Helle Arensbak/Ritzau Scanpix
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It is »completely out of line« with what one can allow oneself as a local politician.

That is the immediate reaction from Enhedslisten at Copenhagen City Hall after the children and youth Mayor Jakob Næsager (Konservative, K) demanded the management of the famous Copenhagen venue Vega be fired.

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