Socialdemokratiet faced significant losses in the municipal elections, leading to the farewell of Køge's long-serving mayor, Marie Stærke, after 15 years in office.
Marie Stærke, who has served as the mayor of Køge for 15 years and has been a member of the city council for 24 years, officially bid farewell to her constituents amidst an outpouring of support. Her departure marks a significant change in local politics after the Socialdemokratiet party suffered a notable defeat in the recent municipal elections, losing 13 percent of their support and several mayoral positions. The lines of people waiting to say goodbye to her stretched out into the cold, reflecting her impact on the community over more than a decade of service.
Stærke's resignation comes at a pivotal moment for the Socialdemokratiet party, which is grappling with the consequences of the electoral defeat and is likely to face challenges in rebuilding its reputation and support base in the region. Marie Stærke's remarks during the farewell event, particularly her dry observation that
