The Unity List’s engagement with the Gaza conflict and related activism in Denmark is generating debate as the Copenhagen municipal election approaches. The focus is on the party’s involvement in the local repercussions of the conflict, rather than the foreign policy aspects.

The debate encompasses several key areas:

• Harassment and Abuse: The alleged harassment of company employees by radicalized activists is raising concerns about democratic processes. Specifically, instances of activists confronting employees of the defense company Terma, accusing them of having “blood on their hands,” have sparked condemnation. This behavior is seen as a rejection of democratic norms, where political conflicts should be addressed through established frameworks, not through direct confrontation and intimidation on the streets.
• The Unity List’s Accusations: Accusations made by the Unity List against political opponents are being scrutinized. The party’s rhetoric, which suggests that supporting European trade decisions makes individuals “accomplices” to the crimes of warring nations, is being challenged. Critics argue that such claims are excessive and fail to acknowledge the complexities of international relations and trade agreements. This includes the implications of trade between the EU and China, as well as the Faroe Islands’ fisheries agreement with Russia.
• Lack of Responsibility: The Unity List’s perceived lack of responsibility for the rhetoric used during demonstrations is under fire. Questions are being raised about the party’s participation in events where anti-Israel slogans were chanted and calls for a global intifada were made. Concerns are being voiced about the presence of symbols associated with Hamas, such as the red triangle, and stickers featuring the deceased Yahya Sinwar, in the Copenhagen cityscape. The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds in organizing these demonstrations is also drawing criticism.
• Effectiveness of Activism: The tangible impact of demonstrations and activism on achieving peace in the Middle East is being questioned. The effectiveness of rallies, signature campaigns, and other forms of social pressure in bringing about a ceasefire or lasting peace agreement is being debated. The query is whether the left wing and activist street juntas, digital combat dogs and battle cries, drums and jackboots in Danish streets have brought the parties in the Middle East even a millimeter closer to a ceasefire or a permanent peace agreement.