Mona Juul Urges Allies to Rally Behind Troels Lund Poulsen for Prime Minister
In a strategic call to action, Mona Juul, the leader of the Conservative Party, is urging both the Liberal Alliance and the Danish Democrats to unite behind Troels Lund Poulsen, the chairman of Venstre, as the prime ministerial candidate for the upcoming elections.
Speaking to Jyllands-Posten, Juul emphasized the importance of presenting a unified front. “It’s absolutely crucial for us to win the election that we have a prime ministerial candidate we can all rally around. We risk losing the election if we don’t sharpen our focus on this matter,” she stated.
Juul’s appeal comes at a time when both her party and the Danish People’s Party have already voiced their support for Lund Poulsen, although the Liberal Alliance and the Danish Democrats have remained hesitant. Nevertheless, she expressed an open-minded stance regarding Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, remarking, “I am not an ultimate person,” during the civic convention held in Fredericia last August.
Reiterating her message to Jyllands-Posten, Juul maintained her resolve to pursue “a blue government with a blue prime minister.” Currently, the political landscape features two potential candidates: Prime Minister Frederiksen and Lars Boje Mathiesen, chairman of the Citizens’ Party, who has also stepped into the race, branding it “embarrassing” that no other civic leaders have done so.
However, Lund Poulsen has yet to officially declare his candidacy. Juul’s interview underscores her determination, insisting that it is time for her Liberal counterparts to confront the reality of their political landscape. “We need to apply formal pressure on him, and it’s essential for the other parties to step out of the shadows,” she asserted.
Should Lund Poulsen show reluctance toward forming a blue majority, Juul confirmed that the Conservatives would reconsider their support. Jan E. Jørgensen, the left-wing political spokesperson, responded in a written statement, affirming, “If there is a blue majority, we will of course look for it.”
With elections looming in Denmark, set for no later than November 1, the political stakes are high, and the clock is ticking for these parties to solidify their alliances.
