Lidegaard’s alternative majority crumbles

Martin Lidegaard from the Danish Social Liberal Party envisioned a temporary majority against the government with a proposal for a new ministerial code of conduct. He hoped to unite the opposition, independent politicians, and Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam of Greenland’s Siumut party to gain an 88-87 advantage. However, Høegh-Dam rejected the strategy, stating it’s not North Atlantic custom to vote on Danish domestic issues. Originally, Lidegaard believed he had support from independents and Høegh-Dam. Yet, she clarified she only agreed with the idea, not the actual vote. Despite the setback, Lidegaard acknowledges the lapse and remains optimistic as he awaits responses from other politicians. The proposal aims to introduce a new ministerial code, mandate internal meeting minutes, and create a fast-track training for new ministers.