VOICED: Denmark seen swinging to left in election

VOICED: Denmark seen swinging to left in election

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10th Grade - University

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Denmark's center-right coalition, led by Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, faces potential defeat after a decade in power. The left-leaning Social Democrats, led by Helle Thorning-Schmidt, are gaining popularity by criticizing the government's economic policies. If victorious, they could reduce the influence of the far-right Danish People's Party, known for strict immigration laws. Public opinion is shifting against these policies, with polls indicating a likely leftward shift in Denmark's Parliament.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the potential defeat of Denmark's center-right coalition?

Popularity of the Prime Minister

Support for strict immigration policies

Desire for change

Economic prosperity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is leading the Social Democrats in the upcoming election?

Helle Thorning-Schmidt

Gallup Poll

Danish People's Party

Lars Løkke Rasmussen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic criticism did the Social Democrats have against the current government?

Stable economic policies

Increased foreign investments

Deterioration of economic conditions

Improved economic situation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What controversial policy has the Danish People's Party supported?

Liberal immigration policy

Strictest immigration policy in Europe

Open borders policy

Economic reforms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the public's current opinion on Denmark's strict immigration policies?

Indifferent

Supportive

Dissatisfied

Unaware