This week's local elections in Denmark are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they're making a mistake
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Social Democrats in Denmark suffer sweeping election losses – PM Mette Frederiksen's centre-left party loses control of Copenhagen for first time in more than 100 years
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Think twice before copying Denmark's asylum policies – spent the past decade turning itself into one of Europe's toughest destinations for refugees
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As the thirty-something leader of Finland, Sanna Marin pursued an ambitious policy agenda. The press focussed on her nights out and how she paid for breakfast.
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Norway's Arbeiderpartiet under Jonas Gahr Støre has won a second term in general elections, ahead of a populist right-wing party that doubled its vote
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Norwegians go to the polls on Sunday and Monday in a tight race to decide whether to continue with a Arbeiderpartiet-led government or turn to the centre right
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Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach to immigration. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge.
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Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Støre left heading minority government after coalition partner pulls out over EU market rules it says make it impossible to shield citizens from high electricity prices
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Lithuania’s Social Democrats defeat conservatives in parliamentary elections
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Danish PM Mette Frederiksen's domestically popular tough immigration stance could prove to be a weakness with European Social Democrat colleagues in the upcoming EU elections
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The results of Finland's parliamentary elections signal a tumultuous period ahead – what happened to Sanna Marin and what to expect next
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Finnish conservative leader Petteri Orpo has won a nail-biting three-way election race, defeating Prime Minister Sanna Marin's centre left Sosiaalidemokraattien
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Prime Minister Sanna Marin is now facing a tough election battle as head of Finland's centre-left Sosiaalidemokraattien
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Sanna Marin's human rights legislation for indigenous Sámi fails – Sámi Parliament Act failed to get past the final committee stage in Finnish parliament
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Denmark's centre-left has secured the most votes in a general election – unexpectedly gained two seats and secured its best result in two decades
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Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson tackles crime and energy fears on the campaign trail a week before the national election
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Deal to make Olaf Scholz German chancellor clears final hurdle
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Magdalena Andersson voted in as Sweden's first female prime minister – parliamentary vote putting her in the top job was very tight
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Norwegian parties agree to form a centre-left minority government – two-party coalition will have to negotiate with other parties to pass laws
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SPD candidate Olaf Scholz consolidates German election lead with TV debate win
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The opposition Arbeiderpartiet has won Norway's general election – brings an end to eight years of conservative government, paving the way for a centre-left coalition
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Norwegian polls show Arbeiderpartiet is on course to replace PM Erna Solberg's coalition – would need support from Rødt and Miljøpartiet De Grønne to secure a majority
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Stefan Löfven steps down as Sweden's prime minister after seven years – finance minister Magdalena Andersson widely tipped to be his successor as leader of Socialdemokraterna
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Sweden's parliament has passed a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Stefan Löfven – Socialdemokraterna leader has a week to resign or call a snap election
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The appointment of Sanna Marin as Finland's prime minister has reversed the dwindling fortunes of her Social Democratic party
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Sanna Marin needs to act quickly to tackle one of Europe's fastest-aging populations
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Finland anoints Sanna Marin, thirty-four, as world's youngest serving prime minister
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The Danish centre-left aped the far right to win an election – there's a better way to deal with people's fears
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Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's youngest prime minister, to lead new leftist government
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Denmark election: Social Democrats win as PM admits defeat
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Finland’s Social Democrats win close election victory
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Germany’s Social Democrats seek poll salvation in shift to left
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