politics
March 25, 2026
Lars Løkke Rasmussen: Denmark’s pipe-smoking kingmaker who cleans his teeth with soap
Man credited with cooling Greenland tensions with Donald Trump is poised to play central role in any coalition deal
TL;DR
- Lars Løkke Rasmussen's Moderates party is poised to play a central role in Denmark's next coalition government.
- Rasmussen, a former two-time prime minister, is acting as a kingmaker by refusing to align with traditional political blocs.
- He is credited with helping to de-escalate tensions between Denmark and the US, particularly concerning Greenland.
- Rasmussen cultivates a 'man of the people' image, sharing unconventional personal habits and engaging with voters on social media.
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