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Morten Messerschmidt is the leader of the Danish People’s Party, a member of the Patriots for Europe bloc. After his address at the CPAC Hungary 2025 conference in Budapest, we asked him about the uneasy relations between Denmark and Hungary, as well as his views about the Danish Government’s much trumpeted move to “toughen” its migration policy.
You made a rousing speech at CPAC a few days ago. I can see where Hungarian conservatives get their optimism and conviction after four consecutive electoral victories, but those in Denmark are a small minority. Where do you get your motivation to challenge the continuing voter enthusiasm for liberal governance in your country?
Speaking at CPAC Hungary was a tremendous honor – not least because it reminded me that across Europe, there are still patriots who believe in the nation-state, Christianity, and the family as the cornerstones of our civilization. In Denmark, such values are under siege by an ever more aggressive left-wing elite. But the motivation to keep fighting comes precisely from witnessing the cultural and moral decay that unfolds when we do not resist.
Hungary offers a beacon of hope – proof that a different path is possible, where sovereignty, tradition, and pride are not dirty words but virtues to be cherished.
The Danish People’s Party is now member of the Patriots for Europe alliance. There are other conservative, or right of center blocs in the EP. What made you choose this one?
We joined the Patriots for Europe alliance because it is the most uncompromising and values-driven platform in the European Parliament. In an age of ideological surrender and moral relativism, we need alliances that are not afraid to defend European civilization as we know it – rooted in Christianity, historical identity, and the sovereign will of the people. P4E understands that struggle, and that is why we belong there.
It’s not without danger to be an EU opponent. @MLP_officiel felt that today. An absurd verdict. But also a verdict that hopefully gives Rassemblement National yet another boost.
The peoples resistance cannot be suppressed!
Vive la France. Vive la démocratie. pic.twitter.com/88SomUWH6h— Morten Messerschmidt (@MrMesserschmidt) March 31, 2025
Most Hungarian citizens are somewhat bewildered by the frequency of political attacks from Denmark: signing the petition against our child-protection law, boycotting the Hungarian EU Presidency, the Danish media’s attacks against our government. Even the ultra-woke Danish Embassy in Budapest acts like as if its mission was to reeducate us rather than diplomacy. Where is all this endless animosity coming from?
It is important to draw a distinction here: Denmark is not Hungary. While we share some common values, the political climate in Denmark is far more dominated by a left-wing, globalist mindset. That being said –
without Hungary’s firm and principled defense of Europe’s external borders, especially against illegal migration, the entire continent would already have succumbed. You are not just protecting Hungary – you are protecting Europe.
Morten Messerschmidt at the CPAC Hungary 2025. Photo: MTI/Bruzák Noémi
Despite years of virtue-signaling and bashing Hungary’s stance on immigration, Denmark has now reversed its open-borders policies. Is this a substantive change of mind towards mass immigration or mere rhetoric?
Indeed, Danish leaders like Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have made grand promises – such as relocating asylum processing to Rwanda. But nothing has happened. Meanwhile, under her leadership, Muslim immigration has increased by 124% per year. It is one thing to signal toughness in speeches – it is another to deliver results. Denmark is not yet serious about defending its borders the way Hungary is.
What is the state of the freedom of the press in Denmark? Conservative opinions seem to be absent, while the liberal mainstream’s narrative is all-pervasive. Are opinions challenging the global liberal dogma still allowed in Danish media?
Freedom of speech in Denmark is under increasing pressure – not from the state alone, but from a dominant cultural orthodoxy. Conservative voices are often ignored, ridiculed, or silenced. Most grotesquely, the current government has made it illegal to desecrate religious scriptures, such as the Islamic Quran. This is a dramatic restriction on freedom of expression – the kind of law one would expect in authoritarian regimes, not in a European democracy. The liberal dogma is rarely challenged, and when it is, punishment swiftly follows.
What can Hungarians do to make our stances get a more sympathetic reception among Danes? How can we gain Denmark’s respect for what we believe is our principled struggle for sovereignty and freedom?
The best way to gain respect among Danes is by standing firm. Hungarians should continue to speak the truth – not only Hungary’s truth, but Europe’s truth. Show that your struggle is about defending identity, culture, and sovereignty – and do so unapologetically. Many Danes are privately sympathetic but feel isolated.
Your example gives courage. And in the long run, courage is contagious.
Featured Image: Facebook Morten Messerschmidt