When the traditional 1. may event in Fælledparken in Copenhagen is being held in the year, it will be without a speech from the prime minister Mette Frederiksen (S).
The president says that she is not going to give a speech in Fælledparken on international workers ‘ day, because the past year has been civil unrest.
– It is well known that in a few years unfortunately have been riots in the Park, she says.
By 1. may-event in Copenhagen last year, about a month before the Party won power at the general election 5. June, may, Mette Frederiksen pause in his speech after the heckling and scuffles in front of the stage.
– Last year has occurred brawls, which went out over the children of 14-15 years, who otherwise were just there because they are politically interested.
– therefore, I have decided that I am not at present wish to speak in the Park 1. may, says Mette Frederiksen.
She is not the only socialist leader who has been greeted by protests over the years by 1. may-event in the Park.
In 2014 was the then Danish prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt’s (S) speech greeted by activists with whistles, and there was scuffle.
And back in 1992, then-S-president Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, among others met by the toss with the tomatoes in the Park.
Politicians from other parties over the years also been subjected to rough treatment.
Notwithstanding the sometimes harsh climate of the speakers keeps Mette Frederiksen stuck in that 1. may should be a celebration.
– 1. may is an important day for us as a party and movement, where we can meet at the cross and have a dialogue about the future direction.
– The troublemakers not be allowed to destroy for the vast majority, who come to hear speakers and discuss politics in a peaceful way, ” she says.
