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Half of Danes aged 21 to 29 didn’t vote in the last municipal election. Many young people feel ignored and lack democratic confidence in a system that’s increasingly dominated by older generations.

Many young people don't understand what 18-year-old Viggo is up to

Viggo Søbjerg (V) is in his second year at Frederiksværk Gymnasium and is one of Denmark's youngest candidates on the ballot for the municipal elections on November 18th. Foto: Miriam Dalsgaard
Viggo Søbjerg (V) is in his second year at Frederiksværk Gymnasium and is one of Denmark's youngest candidates on the ballot for the municipal elections on November 18th. Foto: Miriam Dalsgaard

Viggo Søbjerg is quite a rarity. Not because he’s in his second year of high school, nor because he turned 18 in April and can now vote for the first time. No, Viggo Søbjerg is unique because, as a young person, he is interested in politics and even involved in local politics.

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