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Some of the parties at Copenhagen City Hall are fighting for more parking spaces. Others want fewer and desire more space for bicycles and people. See here who supports what.

Some parties want cars out of the city - others want the exact opposite

600 parking spaces to be removed in Middelalderbyen. As part of the solution, the municipality has placed benches, plant pots, and bicycle racks in various locations. Foto: Jens Dresling
600 parking spaces to be removed in Middelalderbyen. As part of the solution, the municipality has placed benches, plant pots, and bicycle racks in various locations. Foto: Jens Dresling
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Enhedslisten, currently the largest party at Copenhagen City Hall, views traffic and parked cars as obstacles to a modern city. They want to create a city that prioritizes space for bicycles, trees, and urban life, according to Johan Ørskov, press officer:

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