The Alternative party allegedly offered Copenhagen municipal politician Troels Jakobsen an agreement to withdraw from the upcoming municipal elections, according to a draft agreement. The proposal included paying for Jakobsen’s further education or a counseling course for an unspecified amount, as well as the party’s executive board committing to securing him positions that could financially support his future political endeavors.

In return, Jakobsen, one of The Alternative’s three city council members, would withdraw from the election. Jakobsen characterized the agreement as an attempt to buy his silence, stating that the political culture within The Alternative was similar to or worse than other top-managed Danish parties.

The agreement was discussed in mid-August but ultimately did not materialize. The day after the discussion, the party’s executive board suspended him. Jakobsen is now running as an independent.

The Alternative’s political leader, Franciska Rosenkilde, and executive board chairman, Jonathan Ries, declined to be interviewed. Ries stated in an email that the party did not intend to offer Jakobsen an agreement and that it was Jakobsen who requested it. He further claimed that the executive board unequivocally rejected the proposal.

However, Jyllands-Posten has reportedly reviewed the draft agreement, which was created by individuals from The Alternative and shared with Jakobsen. The agreement was reportedly presented after months of internal disagreements within the party, including disputes over a road sign subtitle and the selection of a mayoral candidate.