"It is crucial for us to win the election": Mona Juul has a call to the blue parties
Mona Juul, leader of the Conservative Party, urges Liberal Alliance and Denmark Democrats to support Troels Lund Poulsen as the prime ministerial candidate to ensure a successful election outcome.
Mona Juul, the leader of Denmark's Conservative Party, has called on Liberal Alliance and Denmark Democrats to unite behind Venstre leader Troels Lund Poulsen as a prime ministerial candidate. Juul emphasized the importance of having a singular candidate that the blue parties can rally around in order to maximize their chances of winning the upcoming election. She pointed out that lacking a clear candidate could jeopardize their electoral success, stating it is vital to engage in this necessary groundwork now rather than later.
In her remarks, Juul highlighted that both her party and the Danish People's Party have already committed to supporting Poulsen, whereas Liberal Alliance and Denmark Democrats remain hesitant. She expressed the urgency behind this plea during a recent conservative convention, underlining that collective support among the blue parties is essential for their electoral strategy. The call for a unified candidate reflects a strategic move to consolidate votes within the center-right bloc of Danish politics.
Juul also mentioned that while she supports Poulsen, she is not entirely dismissive of the current Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen from the Social Democrats, stating she is "not an ultimatum person." This openness to considering Frederiksen suggests a level of political flexibility, but her primary focus remains on ensuring that blue parties unite under a single banner for the election, setting the stage for what could be a competitive political landscape ahead.