Bishops warn against the politicization of Great Prayer Day: "I become a little worried"
Danish bishops express concern over the politicization of Great Prayer Day amid discussions of its potential reinstatement by political leaders without involving the Church.
Inner Mission chairman: It doesn't make unconditional sense to reintroduce Great Prayer Day
Eight out of twelve party leaders in Denmark expressed support for reinstating the Great Prayer Day during a recent party leader debate following the announcement of the parliamentary election.
Even the top of the Social Democrats struggles to find a line on Great Prayer Day in candidate test
Notably, some leading members of the Social Democrats express mixed positions on the potential reintroduction of Great Prayer Day as a public holiday.
Hummelgaard: We agree that we are 'largely in agreement' and 'largely disagree' on the reinstatement of the Great Prayer Day
Justice Minister Hummelgaard notes the paradox within the Social Democrats, where some ministers support and others oppose the reinstatement of the Great Prayer Day as a public holiday.
Inner Mission Chairman: It does not unconditionally make sense to reintroduce Great Prayer Day
The Danish political landscape is increasingly focused on the reintroduction of Great Prayer Day, with strong opinions expressed by various party leaders.
Conservatives: It was Mette Frederiksen who wanted to abolish Great Prayer Day
The Conservatives claim that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen initiated the proposal to abolish Great Prayer Day as a holiday, rather than it being a decision driven by the Liberal Party or the Moderates.
Elisabet Svane: For SF, the Great Prayer Day is an Electoral Treat
The article discusses the political implications of the decision to remove the Great Prayer Day holiday in Denmark, exploring its impact on the current government and voter sentiments.
Elisabet Svane: Right now the proposal has a completely different political weight
A commentary reflects on the changing political implications of a proposal to remove a public holiday in Denmark.
Minister: The seriousness has not dawned on SF
The Minister highlights that the significance of the abolition of an over 300-year-old holiday, Great Prayer Day, is only now being recognized as the 2026 election campaign approaches.
Karsten Hønge: 'SF will do everything we can to roll back this theft'
The Socialist People's Party in Denmark proposes to reinstate the holiday of Great Prayer Day, which was unexpectedly abolished, now taking center stage in the upcoming 2026 election campaign.
Helle Ib: The SF's demand for a holiday on the Great Prayer Day strikes where it hurts most for the Social Democrats
Political commentator Helle Ib discusses how the Socialist People’s Party's demand to reinstate the Great Prayer Day as a public holiday is a direct challenge to the Social Democrats, highlighting internal strife within the governing coalition in Denmark.
Social Democrats Open to Discussing the Reintroduction of Great Prayer Day
The Social Democrats in Denmark are now open to discussing the possibility of reintroducing Great Prayer Day, a stance they have previously rejected.
Social Democrats open to discussing the reinstatement of Great Prayer Day
The Social Democratic Party in Denmark is now open to discussing the reinstatement of Great Prayer Day, previously rejected, as they negotiate with the Socialist People's Party.
Elisabet Svane: "It has been simmering that it would happen"
Political analyst Elisabet Svane discusses the renewed debate over Denmark's Great Prayer Day holiday following calls from the Socialist People's Party to reinstate it.
Elisabet Svane: 'It reminds voters of why they did not like the SVM government'
Political analyst Elisabet Svane discusses the implications of the return of Great Prayer Day and its political significance regarding voter sentiment towards the SVM government.
SF demands the return of Great Prayer Day: "It was taken like a thief in the night"
The Socialist People's Party (SF) in Denmark is calling for the reinstatement of Great Prayer Day as a public holiday, expressing concerns over governmental trust.
Pia Olsen Dyhr demands the reintroduction of Great Prayer Day
Pia Olsen Dyhr, the leader of the Socialist People's Party in Denmark, demands the reintroduction of Great Prayer Day as a condition for agreeing to support a new government.
Pia Olsen Dyhr demands the reintroduction of Great Prayer Day: "We need to restore people's trust by simply abolishing the law"
Pia Olsen Dyhr, the chairman of the Socialist People's Party, demands the reintroduction of Great Prayer Day in a recent interview, citing that many Danes feel it was taken away from them.