On Monday morning, the Moderates (Moderaterne) will meet at 9 AM to address serious allegations regarding a toxic work environment within the party. Several current and former employees have lodged complaints with the Danish Working Environment Authority (Arbejdstilsynet) detailing experiences of bullying and sexism. Party Secretary Kirsten Munch Andersen has emphasized in a message to the party that the Moderates do not tolerate such conditions and aim to create a workplace where employees feel safe and heard.

The case was first reported by the Danish newspaper B.T. on Friday evening, following a report that became public on August 15. Munch Andersen, who is mentioned in the allegations, claims that all received inquiries have been taken seriously and addressed accordingly. Nonetheless, she acknowledges the seriousness of the matter and has called for a meeting for further discussions and actions.

Several senior party members are also named in the complaint, including the Minister for Digitalization Caroline Stage Olsen and Communications Manager Ulla Østergaard. Members of Parliament Jeppe Søe and Karin Liltorp have demanded an independent investigation to fully clarify the situation. Søe believes that a comprehensive inquiry is the only way to remedy the situation for the affected employees.

Kirsten Munch Andersen was interviewed by TV 2 on Saturday, where she reiterated the importance of a positive working environment and assured that the party takes all inquiries seriously. Party leader and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen, along with Stage Olsen and Østergaard, have yet to comment on the matter.

There is mounting pressure on the Moderates to take appropriate steps and ensure that such incidents do not continue in the future as the party navigates through these serious allegations.