The Danish Dilemma
Denmark is one of the few European states to elect a social-democratic government in recent years – but its mix of progressive economics and anti-immigrant policies offers a stark warning about the years ahead.
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Pelle Dragsted is a Danish writer, activist, and former MP for Enhedslisten, Denmark’s democratic socialist party. He is the author of Nordic Socialism.
Denmark is one of the few European states to elect a social-democratic government in recent years – but its mix of progressive economics and anti-immigrant policies offers a stark warning about the years ahead.
Commentators often point to the Nordic standard of living as an example to follow, but few explore what lies behind this model – a strong workers’ movement and a more democratic economy.