Lars Løkke Rasmussen was himself a key player when the Moderates, with a sum of money, attempted to get Mike Fonseca to leave the Folketing (the Danish Parliament) when the case regarding his relationship with a 15-year-old girl became known. Mette Frederiksen wants to let Løkke handle such matters himself. (Archive photo). Photo: Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix
Prime Minister: The Moderats must answer for seat-buying attempt
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the Moderates must take responsibility for reports that the party offered money to members to relinquish their parliamentary seats. In 2023, the party offered Mike Fonseca approximately 370,000 DKK to resign, a “mandate-for-money” maneuver Chairman...
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