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Frie Grønne's political leader, Sikandar Siddique, must leave the Copenhagen City Council because he does not meet the requirement to live in the municipality. (Archive photo). Photo: Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix

Controversial politician loses Copenhagen seat after residency case

Frie Grønne leader Sikandar Siddique has been removed from Copenhagen City Council after authorities ruled that he does not meet the requirement of living in the municipality.

The City Council approved the decision Thursday, following a long dispute over Siddique’s residence.

Siddique has...

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