Today’s big topic: Socialdemokratiet in Copenhagen has presented a new political working paper
»Now we’ll have a policy people recognize, and one that’s realistic«, says Andreas Keil, who became the new chair of the Social Democrats in the capital after the municipal election.
What’s happening?
After a municipal election in which the Social Democrats lost the lord mayor’s post, the party is now presenting its political plans – and they are somewhat different from those in the election campaign, when Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil was at the head of the party. For example, the party has chosen to drop its plans for free childcare in Copenhagen and will instead focus on making it cheaper, especially for low- and middle-income families.
»I think a lot of people — Copenhageners, our political colleagues at City Hall, and the newly elected politicians in the group — have been confused about what Socialdemokratiet actually stands for. With this working paper, we’ve found our way back to a Social Democratic party that, in many respects, is more predictable and stable«, says Andreas Keil, who took over as the Social Democrats’ leader at City Hall after Rosenkrantz-Theil.
Why it matters!
After a historically poor election in Copenhagen, the Social Democrats are in the process of setting a new course for the party, which, according to Andreas Keil, is more realistic. He says that the party is now »coming home«. It remains unclear who will be the Social Democrats’ lead candidate in Copenhagen for the 2029 municipal election. Keil will neither deny nor confirm whether he plans to put himself forward.
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In other news
– Over 6,000 have applied for compensation for Tuesday’s train delays
By Wednesday morning, 6,000 people had applied for compensation for cancelled or delayed trains, and the number was steadily increasing throughout the day. This is what DSB’s press office tells DR.
On Tuesday, many travellers were delayed because two overhead power lines on Zealand were torn down, which meant that almost all trains east of Odense were taken out of service. Therefore, many are now seeking compensation for their delayed and cancelled journeys, writes Ritzau. DSB has previously estimated that more than 10,000 passengers were affected by the breakdown.
– Government negotiations continue today
A number of parties have been invited to a seminar on artificial intelligence on Thursday at Marienborg, the prime minister’s official residence north of Copenhagen. This was announced by the Social Democrats in a press release on Wednesday. The parties that have so far been invited to government negotiations have been invited to the seminar. These are SF, Radikale Venstre, Enhedslisten, Alternativet, Moderaterne, Venstre and Konservative.
From 12:30 p.m., government negotiations will take place, but the Social Democrats have not informed Ritzau which parties will be taking part in the negotiations.
– Try a new bar in Vesterbro where the food is simple and delicious
Bar Solis has just opened in Vesterbro and is inspired by Southern European bars, where you can both eat and drink. Politiken’s reviewer David Dyholm gives the place four hearts:
»Go for the dishes the kitchen is making from scratch. It’s right here that Solis proves it deserves to exist as more than just a good address with afternoon sun on the patio. Order the panisse — a stack of small, rectangular chickpea-flour fries served with sauce ravigote — for 65 kroner. Crispy, salty, and deeply satisfying fast food«.
Read his review here.
Talk of town: Around the world, Viktor Axelsen is being celebrated for an »incredible« career
With his gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, Viktor Axelsen became the greatest Olympic badminton player in men’s singles. He won in 2021 and 2024, and took bronze in 2016.
Legend. Boss. The greatest.
The praise is flowing freely now that Viktor Axelsen has announced that his worn-out back has forced him to end his career. The tall badminton player from Odense stands as a beacon in the Danish sports landscape. Two Olympic gold medals, two world titles, victories in every one of the globe’s biggest tournaments played with racket and shuttlecock.
»Viktor is a living sports legend«, says Jens Meibom, sports director at Badminton Denmark, calling Axelsen the sport’s »greatest Danish star ever, without question«.
A number of the comments on social media rise above the career Viktor Axelsen built on court. Many point instead to his personality and dedication. Handball star Mathias Gidsel, who knows a thing or two about being the best in the world in his sport, writes, for example:
»Saw you live at the Olympics in Paris — and wow! I’ve never seen such a complete athlete in real life. Your mentality, your level, and your presence on court were something special. At the same time, you’re so grounded and genuine — a huge inspiration«.
Or as the Hong Kong badminton player Ng Ka Long — a former world No. 6 — puts it: »Thanks for giving me so many tough lessons on court and also inspiring the badminton world with your professionalism and determination«.
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This newsletter features stories originally published in Danish. AI was used to shorten and translate the articles into English, after which a member of the editorial staff reviewed and refined the content.