Veteran Danish MP Jette Gottlieb of the Red-Green Alliance has expressed concern over the weakening of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) over the past three decades. Having served two terms spanning this period, she has witnessed a shift in power dynamics, with the government increasingly eclipsing the parliament’s authority. Gottlieb warns that this gradual erosion of parliamentary power poses a significant threat to Denmark’s democratic principles and the crucial separation of powers. She believes the trend jeopardizes the foundations of Danish governance by diminishing the role of elected representatives. The MP’s statement highlights a growing anxiety about the balance of power within the Danish political system. She underscores the danger of concentrating too much authority in the executive branch, ultimately impacting the health of the nation’s democracy.