A political commentator and long-time member of the Liberal party (Venstre) is reassessing his party affiliation after 34 years. The commentator expresses mixed feelings about the direction of Venstre, particularly its current coalition with the Social Democrats and its stance on various policy issues.

The commentator acknowledges the difficulty of considering leaving a party after such a long membership but notes that it could also be a relief. While he voted for the Conservative party in the 2019 parliamentary election due to Venstre’s perceived neglect of the capital region, he finds the current government arrangement with the Social Democrats better than initially expected.

Despite this, there are criticisms of the government and Venstre’s policies, including the fisheries minister’s decision to exempt fishermen from CO₂ tax and the party’s stance on wolf conservation. These issues raise questions about whether his views align with the party’s current direction, especially as it gears up for a tough election campaign.

The commentator is also critical of Lars Løkke’s party, citing concerns about his willingness to change his mind on issues based on political expediency. With the next election potentially a year away, the commentator is considering other political options but remains undecided.

In other news, Thomas Ahrenkiel has been reinstated as head of the Defence Intelligence Service after being dismissed five years ago. Meanwhile, Minister for the Environment Magnus Heunicke faced criticism for a rap performance in Hirtshals, where he accused fishermen of destroying the Danish sea with bottom trawls.