Lars Løkke Rasmussen: Denmark’s pipe-smoking kingmaker who cleans his teeth with soap
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Following the recent Danish general election, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, former two-time prime minister and leader of the centrist Moderates party, has emerged as a key figure. His party secured 14 seats, positioning him as a potential kingmaker in forming a new coalition government. Rasmussen is urging the leading Social Democrats and Venstre party to find common ground in the center. His influence stems from his party's non-alignment with traditional left or right blocs. Rasmussen's recent role in de-escalating tensions between Denmark and the US, during the Greenland crisis, has also boosted his standing. While his future role remains uncertain, Rasmussen is expected to hold a powerful ministerial position and significantly influence the composition of the next government.
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AI-ExtractedSometimes he brushed his teeth with hand soap.
Rasmussen was prime minister from 2009 to 2011 and again from 2015 to 2019.
Rasmussen's party secured 14 seats in Tuesday’s elections.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen's Moderates party is not aligned with the country’s left or right-leaning political blocs.
No government can be formed without his at least tacit approval.
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