A former member of the Danish Parliament, Dina Myrup Andersen-Raabjerg, expresses concern over the loss of political momentum following each election. She argues that while elections are essential for democratic renewal, the constant shift in personnel leads to a discarding of valuable insights and progress. This loss of institutional memory forces a restart with each new government, costing time and hindering the development of solutions to ongoing problems. Andersen-Raabjerg believes that crucial understandings, gained through dedicated political work, are frequently lost when elected officials change. The cycle of elections, while democratic, introduces disruption and prevents sustained progress on complex issues. Ultimately, she fears this impacts the ability to effectively address and resolve long-term challenges facing the nation.