<p><br></p><p>Denmark just held an election… but the real story is what happens next.</p><p>In this episode of <em>What Are You Doing in Denmark?</em>, Derek and Brooke break down the results of the Danish election, and why forming a government might be more complicated than ever.</p><p>With no clear majority between the “red” and “blue” blocs, everything now comes down to coalition building, political trade-offs, and one key role: the Royal Investigator.</p><p>We’re joined by insights from Copenhagen Post editor-in-chief, Bernardo Basilici Menini, who explains:</p><ul><li>Why the math doesn’t work for an easy government</li><li>What a “minority government” actually means (and why Denmark can have one)</li><li>Which parties gained power and why</li><li>How Danish politics may be shifting toward more personality-driven leadership</li><li>And the tough reality of where internationals fit into the political conversation</li></ul><p>If you’ve ever been confused by Danish politics or wondered how this election affects your life here, this episode will help make sense of it.</p><p><strong>Because even if you can’t vote… it still matters.</strong></p><br><p>Topics: Danish election, Denmark politics explained, expats in Denmark, coalition government, minority government, immigration policy Denmark, Nordic politics</p><br><p><strong>Bernardo Basilici Menini (guest):</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardo-basilici-menini" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardo-basilici-menini</a></p><p>Copenhagen Post: <a href="https://cphpost.dk/author/bernardo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cphpost.dk/author/bernardo/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bernie.basilicimen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bernie.basilicimen</a></p><br><p><strong>Derek Hartman:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting</a></p><br><p><strong>Brooke Black:</strong></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust</a></p><br><p>Subscribe to The Copenhagen Post: <a href="https://cphpost.dk/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cphpost.dk/subscription/</a></p><p> 🎟️ Come see the show in person!</p><p>See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00</p><p>Tickets are available HERE ➡️ <a href="https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906</a></p><br><p>📺 Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F</a></p><br><p>📢 Send your questions and/or comments.</p><p>voice:<a href=" https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid</a></p><p>email: [email protected]</p><br><p>👉 Remember <em>to tell your friends about the podcast.</em></p><br><p>👀 More living in Denmark tips:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/waydidpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/waydidpod</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>