The Danish Social Democrats are grappling with the implications of several costly proposals surrounding the upcoming election, particularly in the context of their pension system reform. Recently, Pia Olsen Dyhr from the Socialist People's Party (SF) called for the reinstatement of Great Prayer Day as a public holiday, an idea gaining traction among politicians, thereby complicating the messaging for the Social Democrats, who are striving to maintain financial prudence in their policies. In addition to the pension proposals, the Social Democrats have introduced a significant initiative aimed at public schools, which comes at a staggering cost of five billion kroner. However, concerns have been raised regarding the financing of this initiative, as it is not clear how it will be funded beyond the current fiscal space, which leaves the party vulnerable to criticism and may affect their credibility. This pre-election landscape, burgeoning with expensive commitments from various political actors, underscores the challenges the Social Democrats will need to navigate. Their ability to balance fiscal responsibility with public expectations will be crucial in the coming months, especially as they seek to rally support for their pension reform amidst competing demands from other parties offering appealing, albeit costly, proposals.