Coalition talks with Venstre and Konservative have unions alarmed, fearing Socialdemokratiet’s retirement-age and early‑retirement promises will be watered down.

Top union bosses urge Frederiksen to build as red a government as possible

Union president Ole Wehlast of the Danish Food Workers’ Union is urging Mette Frederiksen to form the most left-leaning government possible. Here they are together at a May Day event in Odense in 2025. Foto: Anders Brohus

Royal Appointee Mette Frederiksen (S) has in recent days broadened the circle of parties taking part in coalition talks to include Venstre and Konservative as well.

But the prospect — or the risk, depending on one’s temperament — of a new government spanning the political center is stirring anxiety in parts of the labor movement. Here, union president Ole Wehlast of the Danish Food and Trade Union (NNF) sends a clear message to his fellow Social Democrat, Mette Frederiksen:

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