The results of the parliamentary elections in Denmark showed that the Red Bloc (center and left) won 84 seats compared to 77 for the Blue Bloc (right), with the Moderate Party (center) winning 14 seats after all the votes were counted.
According to TV2, prominent figures from the European right rushed to congratulate the leader of the Danish People's Party, Morten Messerschmidt, after his party achieved strong election results, tripling the number of its parliamentary seats, in a move that attracted political attention within Denmark.
A celebratory scene is circulating on social media.
The report featured footage from a party election rally on Tuesday evening, showing Messersmiit taking to the stage with his arms raised to the rhythm of American hip-hop music. The clip quickly went viral on social media after being shared by prominent European right-wing figures along with congratulatory messages.
Thorsten Borring Olesen, a professor of contemporary history at Aarhus University, pointed out that these congratulations could become a point of contention in Danish political debate.
Congratulatory messages from European right-wing leaders
The report stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán posted a message on Wednesday morning via the X platform, saying: “Congratulations on the great result, Messersmeet! The winds are beginning to change in Denmark, and patriots are making progress across Europe.”
Orban was not alone, as Dutch right-wing politician Geert Wilders sent a similar congratulatory message, while British right-wing activist Tommy Robinson wrote: “The Danish People’s Party, led by the amazing patriot Messersmeet, tripled its share of the vote in tonight’s election. Well done, my friend. The future belongs to the patriots.”
Analysis: Messages with political implications
The report included an analysis by TV2 correspondent Jesper Steinmetz, who explained that these congratulations reflect the rise of right-wing nationalist ideas in Europe. He added that Orbán, who is facing elections in Hungary, is trying to send a message to voters that these trends are succeeding in other countries, such as Denmark.
He also noted that Tommy Robinson, although not a politician, is a key figure in a controversial far-right movement in Britain, a movement that Messersmith had previously hosted last autumn.
Network of contacts within the European Parliament
Professor Thorsten Böring-Olesen explained that these congratulations reflect the existence of relationships between European right-wing parties, saying:
“Many of these groups meet within the European Parliament, they meet in different contexts, and they have a common political agenda that seeks to shape a different Europe.”
He added that this explains why it was not surprising that Messermeet received congratulations from these parties.
Warnings of internal repercussions
Olesen warned that associating Messersmit with these figures could be used against him in domestic political debate, explaining: “If he is put in the same category as figures like Orban, who is known for his support of Putin and Trump, or Tommy Robinson, who has fascist characteristics, then that could turn into a problem in domestic political debate.”
He also pointed out that Danish voters do not usually focus on foreign relations during elections, adding: “Voters who voted for Messersmeet do not necessarily support his foreign relations.”
Raising the issue in the first debate after the elections
The report stated that the congratulations were mentioned during the first debate of party leaders after the election.
Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said it was “notable,” although Messersmeat was unaware of Orban’s congratulations at the time, to which he replied: “Is that true? I have never heard of it.”
Red-Green Unity leader Pelle Dragsted also commented on the congratulations, saying: “It is no coincidence that Orban is sending greetings to Morten Messerschmitt.”
The report concludes by noting that TV 2 attempted to obtain a comment from Messersmit without success by the time of publication.
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