Social Democrats (Denmark)

The Social Democrats (Socialdemokraterne), is a Danish political party. After the 2001 parliamentary elections it became the second largest party, with 29.1% of the votes and 52 seats. After the election of 2005, it is still the second largest party with 25,8% (867.350 votes) and 47 seats. These results were the first time the Social Democrats were not the most popular party since the end of World War II. The party is currently led by Helle Thorning-Schmidt, and it is a member of the Party of European Socialists and the Socialist International. It has five MEPs in the European Parliament, an increase of three after the election in 2004. The increase was mainly supported by the large number of voters who voted for former party leader and prime minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen.

Related Topics:
Danish - 2001 parliamentary elections - World War II - Helle Thorning-Schmidt - Party of European Socialists - Socialist International - European Parliament - Poul Nyrup Rasmussen

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