A party leader’s use of cocaine became Monday’s major topic in the election campaign. He cannot be prime minister, says Venstre spokesperson.

Venstre spokesperson after Alex Vanopslagh's cocaine admission: »But can one be prime minister? No, one cannot«

Alex Vanopslagh has used cocaine while he was the party leader of Liberal Alliance. Foto: Jens Dresling
Alex Vanopslagh has used cocaine while he was the party leader of Liberal Alliance. Foto: Jens Dresling
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This weekend marked a historic moment in Danish politics when Alex Vanopslagh (Liberal Alliance, LA) revealed that he had used cocaine during his tenure as party leader. Never before has a party leader openly discussed drug use, and the announcement has sparked outrage and raised questions about the party’s own policies.

Vanopslagh, who became chairman in 2019, did not specify where or when he used cocaine, but he stated that it happened before his stress-related sick leave in January 2021, and that he did not purchase it himself or have any dealings with sellers.

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