The Free Greens (Frie Grønne), a marginal Danish party, has adopted a policy advocating for the dissolution of the state of Israel, raising concerns about left-wing extremism and potential political influence in Copenhagen. This decision, coupled with the party’s leader Sikandar Siddique’s candidacy in the upcoming municipal elections, has sparked debate about the party’s platform and its appeal to specific segments of the population.

The party’s stance effectively calls for the expulsion of Jews from the region where Israel has existed since 1948, a nation recognized by the UN. Critics argue this position fuels anti-Semitism and aligns the party with radical, pro-Palestinian sentiments.

Sikandar Siddique’s decision to run in Copenhagen’s municipal elections amplifies these concerns, as his anti-Israel stance may resonate with a specific demographic: immigrants and descendants in the municipality’s parallel societies. Copenhagen has a large population of immigrants and descendants from non-Western countries, many of whom are eligible to vote in municipal elections.

Given the pro-Palestine demonstrations in Copenhagen over the past year, there may be a base of support for The Free Greens and Siddique. If the party gains seats in the City Council, there is a possibility they could become a deciding vote in the political landscape of Copenhagen. This raises alarms about the potential for an alliance between fundamentalist Islam and the far-left to gain political influence in Denmark.