Søren Gade, the Speaker of the Danish Parliament, is facing increased scrutiny regarding his position as the paid chairman of the board for the Port of Esbjerg. This criticism comes after The Alternative and The Red-Green Alliance withdrew their support for him as Speaker.

Gade acknowledges the questioning of his interests as a legitimate part of the political process. He conveyed to TV Midtvest that the parties are entitled to their opinions and highlighted that similar situations exist with other parties.

The controversy surrounding Gade’s side job has been ongoing for some time. The current situation has prompted reactions from various political factions within the Danish Parliament.