The proportion of women on the ballots for a general election is higher than ever before. This can also be seen on election posters across the country; here is one from Brønshøj Square in Brønshøj, March 2, 2026. Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Ritzau Scanpix
Fewer run for Parliament as share of women grows
The share of women running for the Danish Parliament has reached a record high of 39.4%. While this proportion has nearly doubled since 1977, the total number of candidates has decreased to 933, down from 1,014 in 2022.
Historically, female representation has grown significantly since women...
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