The Conservative People’s Party
Political Manifesto
This manifesto outlines The Conservative People’s Party’s priorities for a Denmark built on responsibility, opportunity, and care — where every citizen can thrive, contribute, and feel secure.
Welfare and healthcare for everyone
The Conservative People’s Party wants to improve the Danish healthcare system by enhancing professional standards and treatments in both hospitals and care homes. Everyone in Denmark with a residence permit has universal access to healthcare services provided by the Danish state. The Party believes that it should stay that way.
Promoting law and order – tough on crime
It is important that everyone in Denmark feels safe. Therefore, it is crucial that criminals are punished according to the damage inflicted on society. The Conservative People’s Party wants to allocate more resources to the local police forces to further decrease crime rates.
Enhancing innovation and growth through a lower tax scheme
The Conservative People’s Party wants to eliminate corporate tax in order to generate growth and improve Danish companies’ international competitiveness. Moreover, the Party is determined to remove bureaucratic and administrative barriers to trade that limit companies’ ability to operate in a globalized world.
Children are the future – a contract between generations
The first 1000 days of a child’s life are crucial for its future development. The Party works to ensure that every child is brought up to have the best opportunities in life. This requires a safe environment, good and flexible day-care options, along with a high-quality education system.
A stronger defence
The Conservative People’s Party wants to allocate more resources to the Danish national defence. Moreover, the Party recognizes the need for strong international alliances and therefore works to maintain a robust unilateral military cooperation through NATO.
History – timeline
1916 – A new party emerges
The Conservative People’s Party was founded on the 22nd of February 1916 by members of the political right-wing parties Højre, De Frikonservative and Venstre. The idea at the time was to establish a more modern conservative party with a strong social profile and appeal to what was considered the middleclass in Denmark. The Conservative People’s Party’s vote share was 18,3% in the 1918 general election.
1940-1945 – The Conservative People’s Party fought for Danish liberation
During the Second World War, The Conservative People’s Party supported the Danish resistance movement that fought to liberate Denmark from the Nazi occupation. Party leader Mr Christmas Møller encouraged young men to join the resistance movement from his temporary residence in London. The Conservative People’s Party was one of the most outspoken critical voices during the war.
1982-1993– Poul Schlüter: The Conservative era in Danish politics
In 1982, the Conservative leader Poul Schlüter became Prime Minister of Denmark. He was the architect behind some of the most comprehensive social and financial reforms of the century. The Conservative leader changed the Danish economy in part by turning a great number of public institutions into private companies. Poul Schlüter remained in office for 11 years and by the end of his term, Denmark had grown into one of the strongest economies in Europe.
2001- The new millennium
The Conservative People’s Party has had decisive influence on Danish politics since the beginning of the new century. The Party has been an active member of government for many years (2001-2011, 2016-2019), and when in opposition has provided credible criticism of Social Democrat governments.
Politicians
In the 2022 General Elections, The Conservative People´s Party got 5.5% of the votes. The Conservative People´s Party currently holds 10 seats in the Danish parliament.
In the 2024 European Elections, The Conservative People’s Party got 8.8% of the votes. The Conservative People’s Party currently holds 1 seat in the European Parliament.
The European People’s Party. Our commitment to a strong Europe.
As part of EPP – the largest and most influential political family in Europe – we work with 82 like-minded centre-right parties from 43 countries. Together, we shape a strong, secure and competitive Europe based on freedom, responsibility and the rule of law. Our MEP, Niels Flemming Hansen, is part of the EPP Group – the biggest group in the European Parliament – where the conservative voice plays a decisive role in European legislation.
