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Participants at the Social Democratic Party's election party react to the election results on Tuesday. Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix

Social Democrats’ worst election since 1903

Socialdemokratiet received 21.9% of the vote in Tuesday’s general election, their worst result since 1903. The party secured 38 seats, 12 fewer than in the previous election. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen noted that taking responsibility during difficult times is wearing, as this marks the...

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