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Troels Lund Poulsen (Venstre) may be the center-right’s prime minister candidate, but he isn’t backing any particular ’blue’ government. Meanwhile, DF is demanding a five-party coalition.

PM candidate keeps coy on preferred blue coalition

Troels Lund Poulsen hit a basket during his visit to Bordings Friskole on Thursday. He was far less forthcoming when asked about his preferred governing partners. Foto: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix
Troels Lund Poulsen hit a basket during his visit to Bordings Friskole on Thursday. He was far less forthcoming when asked about his preferred governing partners. Foto: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix
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Before the election, voters should not expect to be informed about which right-wing government prime minister candidate Troels Lund Poulsen (V) wishes to lead as an alternative to a third term with Mette Frederiksen (S) at the helm.

In an interview with Politiken, Troels Lund Poulsen keeps all doors open regarding the composition of the right-wing government he hopes to form after the March 24 election. Unsurprisingly, he wants the government platform to be right-wing, conservative, and aimed at making Denmark wealthier, but he refuses to disclose his preferred government coalition.

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