Former Copenhagen Mayor Frank Jensen is requesting a portrait of himself be hung in the city hall, six years after leaving office. The proposal has drawn criticism from political parties. The Alternative party argues that honoring Jensen with a portrait sends the wrong message given his history with allegations related to the #MeToo movement. Liberal Alliance has voiced concerns over the cost of commissioning and displaying the portrait. Jensen, representing the Social Democrats, has not publicly addressed the criticism as of yet. The debate highlights ongoing sensitivity surrounding the former mayor’s past and questions of appropriate public spending. The city council will ultimately decide whether to approve the request.
