Get your Politiken Edition subscription

Socialdemokratiet built the modern welfare state from Copenhagen City Hall—but now defeat is knocking at its heavy doors, says historian Martin E.O. Grunz.

Historian: Socialdemokratiet on the brink of losing Copenhagen—the cradle of the welfare state

Socialdemokratiet used Copenhagen as a pilot for the welfare state, explains historian Martin E. O. Grunz—but now the party is poised to lose the Lord Mayor’s office. Foto: Martin Lehmann
Socialdemokratiet used Copenhagen as a pilot for the welfare state, explains historian Martin E. O. Grunz—but now the party is poised to lose the Lord Mayor’s office. Foto: Martin Lehmann
Listen to the article

What does it mean for Socialdemokratiet’s self-perception if, after 123 years, they lose the mayoral post in Copenhagen?

»For Socialdemokratiet in Copenhagen, it is catastrophic. Nationally, it would be unfortunate and a loss of identity, but not a mortal wound, not even when it comes to a parliamentary election.«

Vil du lytte med?

Politiken Lyd giver dig specifikt adgang til vores nye lyd-app, hvor du kan få adgang til eksklusive podcasts og udvalgte oplæste artikler, læst op af Politikens egne stemmer. Frem til 4. juni kan du få adgang til Politiken Lyd i seks måneder for 99 kr.

Få adgang til Politiken Lyd
Denne artikel kræver digital adgang. Køb abonnement på politiken.dk/shop. Allerede abonnent? Log ind
iPhone 17 Pro silver bottom left 1

Most read

    1

  1. Old shipyard buildings to become the linchpin of a major new Copenhagen neighborhood

    2. 2

  2. Immigrants’ pay keeps pace with Danes’

    3. 3

  3. Young people use the UV index to get an extra dose of dangerous rays

    4. 4

  4. Danish researchers’ new theory for why coral reefs are in a fight for survival is being called »brilliant«

    5. 5

  5. Jonas Vingegaard took the final step into cycling’s mythic circle of legends

    6. 6

  6. The Vingegaard family is constantly on the move: »Knowing Jonas, I would say they're pushing it too far now«

© All material on this page is subject to the applicable copyright law.Read policy