Denmark Elects First Female PM
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, leader of Denmark’s Social Democrat party, has become the first woman to be elected Danish Prime Minister. Thorning-Schmidt’s victory marked the end of the decade-long reign of the opposition party led by incumbent Lars Lokke Rasmussen.
With the country suffering from a sharp economic downturn, Helle Thorning-Schmidt focused her campaign on the need to boost Denmark’s financial health. Her platform included:
- The need for tax hikes and increased government spending
- A plan to have everyone work 12 minutes more per day, in an effort to kick-start growth through extra worker productivity
- The roll-back of tough immigration laws
“Denmark needs change, Denmark needs to move on and Denmark needs my leadership.” — Helle Thorning-Schmidt
HELLE THORNING-SCHMIDT, BIO IN BRIEF
- Aged 44, holds a degree in Political Science
- Has headed the Social Democrats since 2005
- Credited with reuniting her party
- Has a reputation for being tough
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