What is the difference between the red and blue blocs?
The red bloc groups the parties that typically support a Social-Democrat-led government — the Social Democrats, SF, the Red-Green Alliance (Enhedslisten), the Social Liberals (Radikale Venstre) and the Alternative. The blue bloc backs a centre-right prime minister — Venstre, the Conservatives, Liberal Alliance, the Danish People's Party and the Denmark Democrats. Some parties, such as the Moderates, are seen as centrist and do not fit neatly into either camp.
How does the political compass work?
DanPol's political compass places parties on two axes: an economic axis (left–right) and a social axis (progressive–conservative). Placements are based on the parties' actual voting records, official programmes and political analysis — not their own self-descriptions. The compass is a simplification and should be used as a starting point, not a final verdict.
How are parliamentary seats allocated in Denmark?
The Folketing has 179 seats. 135 are constituency seats, awarded directly in the electoral districts. 40 are levelling seats, distributed afterwards to make sure each party's total seat count matches its share of the vote. The remaining 4 seats go to the Faroe Islands (2) and Greenland (2). A party must clear the 2 % threshold to qualify for levelling seats.
When is the next parliamentary election?
The next general election takes place on 24 March 2026. You can follow polls, live results and an interactive map of Denmark on DanPol's election page.
What is a minority government?
A minority government does not hold a parliamentary majority on its own and must negotiate with other parties to pass legislation. This is the norm in Denmark — most Danish governments have been minority governments. The current SVM government (Social Democrats, Venstre and the Moderates) is an exception, with a broad majority.
What is DanPol?
DanPol is a hobby project that brings Danish politics together in one place — without taking sides. It has no ties to parties, media outlets or organisations. Everything on the site is backed by concrete sources from the Danish parliament, government ministries and established media.
How does DanPol's political quiz work?
You answer 28 questions spread across 14 topics. Based on your answers we calculate where you land on the political compass and which parties are closest to you. The quiz is free, anonymous, and we do not store your answers.
What is the electoral threshold?
The threshold in Denmark is 2 %. A party must win at least 2 % of the total vote in a general election to enter the Folketing. Parties below the threshold can only gain seats if they win a constituency seat outright — which very rarely happens.
What is the difference between constituency seats and levelling seats?
Constituency seats (135 in total) are awarded directly in the electoral districts based on how votes are distributed locally. Levelling seats (40 in total) are distributed afterwards to correct imbalances — making sure each party's seat count in the Folketing matches its share of the national vote.
How often is DanPol updated?
On a rolling basis. Each page has a tag showing when it was last reviewed. Poll numbers update automatically; party positions are checked by hand.