Independent Greens (Denmark)
The Independent Greens – Denmark's New Left-Wing Party (Danish: Frie Grønne – Danmarks nye venstrefløjsparti), or simply the Independent Greens (Danish: Frie Grønne) (Q), is a left-wing political party in Denmark. It was founded 7 September 2020 by four former members of The Alternative: Sikandar Siddique, Uffe Elbæk, and Susanne Zimmer, who were members of the Danish parliament, and Niko Grünfeld, member of Copenhagen City Council. The party leader is Sikandar Siddique. Elbæk was founder and leader of The Alternative from 2013 to 2020.
Independent Greens – Denmark's New Left-wing Party Frie Grønne – Danmarks nye venstrefløjsparti | |
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| Abbreviation | FG |
| Leader | Sikandar Siddique |
| Founders | Sikandar Siddique Uffe Elbæk Susanne Zimmer Niko Grünfeld |
| Founded | 7 September 2020 |
| Split from | The Alternative |
| Membership (2022) | 296 |
| Ideology | Green politics |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| Colours | Shades of white: |
| Folketing | 0 / 179 |
| Municipal councils | 0 / 2,436 |
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The Independent Greens describe themselves as left wing and a "responsible, climate-conscious and anti-racist party".
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