Original subtitles

"A prince should have no other aim or thought...

"...but war and its organisation and discipline"

Hanne, you've been a political observer for many years

What kind of game is being played...

...by the Liberals' Lars Hesselboe and Labour's Michael Laugesen?

Election day is only three days away

It's a chess game, if you like

The end game is all about making things simple...

...getting a few key messages across and making your opponent look stupid

Yes?

No, we don't want to talk about the EU. That's not sexy election material

Will Denmark's next Prime Minister be Laugesen or Hesselboe?

lt looks like it could be the Opposition leader, Laugesen

He has had the initiative throughout the election campaign

He is the challenger

Hesselboe tries to preserve things as they are...

...but it seems that the Danes are hungry for change...

...albeit they are unsure as to what kind

Laugesen looks more like an advertising guy than a politician

-Collect autographs, do you? -My daughter does

She loves them

-Get Birgitte Nyborg's for her -She's into real celebrities

You know...

-Film and rock stars... -Are we ready?

You're on in eight. They will ask why you support Laugesen

You can say how cool we in the Opposition are

Look at me

Conceal any signs of her lack of sleep this past fortnight

She looks fantastic

HESSELBOE BEHlND

Christ, Lars

You're still on these?

-lt's the election -l'm surprised you have a heart

-Hi -Morning

-Let's do it out here -OK

-ln front of Parliament -That's fine

Ask me about asylum seekers only, OK?

Yes

As always in Danish politics, the fight is over the centre

The coalition with the centrist Moderates benefits the Opposition

Our next guest is Moderate leader, Birgitte Nyborg Christensen

-Welcome -Thank you

-Kasper -l think we should...

-We ought to... -lt's just business as usual

We need to break the oId patterns...

Zoom out on Katrine, three

-Where's Parliament? -On four. And two...

-And two... -Four?

Go to four, yes

Yes, get her shoulder, three

lt looks good

-ls that a live feed? -Yes

And three

-Roll it -We're running out of time

-Be ready at Parliament -Drop a few short features

Let's get... Cue it up

Katrine, have Nyborg comment on this interviewjust in with Laugesen

At eleven, she has a debate with some Labour country bumpkin

Overby, right. Exactly

She's going to wipe the floor with him

Do you share your coalition partner's vision for the future of Denmark?

Yes, it's the very foundation of our coalition

l'd like your comments on this fresh interview with Michael Laugesen

Many Danes are worried about...

...the rising number of asylum seekers...

...in the wake of the lraq war

Let me make one thing clear

Most of them will be sent back home...

...and until then, they will be confined in refugee camps

But what about those you said could work?

Look. We don't want them taking Danish jobs

lt would be crazy to let employment be hampered...

...by refugees already burdening society

So, wilI they be alIowed to work?

No, they won't be aIlowed to work

Birgitte Nyborg, isn't Laugesen going back on a deal here?

lt might be taken out of context

No, it has not been edited. He's replying to a question

-There are so many... -Katrine, pile on the pressure

The issue is the immigration policy, a key issue to you and the Moderates

lf Laugesen goes back on his word...

...do you still point to him as Prime Minister?

Yes, of course we do

I need to find out if Laugesen really means what...

lgnore it! Change the subject

-lgnore it! -Laugesen is going back on his word

Do you still support Laugesen, yes or no?

Yes

No, l can't

lf that's Labour's new policy, Laugesen no longer has our support

Thank you, Birgitte Nyborg

They are changing their policy this late in the game!

The train scandal seems to be continuing...

Decency in the Middle

Jesus Christ!

lt was in the news one minute ago. Birgitte Nyborg rejects Laugesen

Lars, they are going mad. They won't let me buy anything

Darling, it's not...

Help me. My card keeps declining, and l'm not leaving without that bag

Where are you?

This is your fault. You always desert me

-Darling -You bastard!

Darling, get a taxi back to the hotel

No

l'm not leaving without that bag

Calm down, darIing

l deserve to be happy. Do you hear me?

l'll try to get a plane later

Yes. See you back home

l'll handle this on my own

-What's going on, darling? -This bloody store. l want this stuff

-Let's come back later -No! l don't think so

-You've spent 70,000 kroner -And?

l take so much shit from you

How about giving something back?

-Lisbeth, please... -Why can't you be nice to me?

-l forgot my wallet -Oh, shut up

-You calI that good journalism? -Yes

Birgitte Nyborg's spin doctor is going to eat you alive

-lt comes with the job, Ulrik -Of course it does. Good luck!

Thanks

You broke our deal. We demanded to know your questions

-What deal? -You promised us your questions

Ever heard of the free press?

Seriously. You know how this shit works

We're in the news business, Kasper

-So, when can l see you? -Soon

You never ring

So what's going on? Are you seeing someone?

-ls Birgitte Nyborg angry? -No, she's a pro

That was not fair

Don't attack your interviewee days before an election

Chase your Pulitzer another time

-Sorry you feel that way -How else should l feel?

We're here to cover the election, not to support you

Changing our policy three days before the election calls for a new strategy

l have that debate in twenty minutes at the school

-We'Il meet this afternoon -Yes

-ls the car waiting? -Yes

l'll talk to their head of news

Katrine Fønsmark won't interview you again

Good

Hi, Torben. Kasper Juhl speaking

Why not meet at the office?

Something happened in London

Yes, you forgot this

l mean with Lisbeth

-Popping pills again? -She spent 72,000 kroner

Her Visa card was declined, and l was afraid someone might see her

She was about to make a scene unless she got her stuff...

...so l panicked

l only had my Eurocard from the ministry

l know it was stupid

Maybe you shouldn't have brought her with you

l'll take these...

...and settle it with the ministry

You made a party purchase and didn't bring the right card

Your account won't be charged for another two weeks

-Are you sure? -Yes

We're sticking to the plan

The Moderates will come crawling back...

...now that Nyborg has rejected the Opposition

-She has rejected us so far -She needs new friends

Besides, we owe her one

She just gave you four more years, Lars

See you. l'm staying in town tonight to work

How bold to change your policy before the election

l thought Nyborg was a clever girl

How about a serious talk when we have a handle on things?

Why would we want to talk to you?

You need an alternative to the Freedom Party to win

We need to talk immigrants and taxes

First we need ninety seats...

...and right now, you look like shit in the polls

Round up your party for a charm offensive this weekend

Ring me

And have fun

This morning's interview... You should have dodged the bullet

-Like we always do in this party? -Like professional politicians do

See you

-The party is going to eat you alive -Nope, l don't think so

l just talked to Nørgaard, Gjervig and Lindholm

-They are all behind you -Good

This was bound to happen anyway

Laugesen isn't our natural choice

Natural choice?

We're not picking a rounders team here

We're running for national office. Did you see the latest polls?

-There's more to politics than polls -Not three days before an election

We listen to the polls, but they don't rule our policy

Birgitte, there is another option

-The Liberals want to talk to us -Liberals?

l think we can keep the Freedom Party out of power

You rebuked her for leaving Labour

Now you want her in bed with the right wing?

l have a birthday party to go to

Are you taking this seriously?

l am not sure if you've noticed that l work sixteen hours a day

l won't make overtures to the right wing until after the election

That is the Moderate Party's policy as decided by me, their leader

lt's Saturday. lt's 5:00pm

l promised my children the next four hours, three weeks ago

Never Iet your children down, Kasper...

...because they grow up to be voters

Hi

l missed you today

You look fantastic

lt's fake. l'm still in makeup from today's show

lt was great!

Just think, a politician changed her policy on live TV

-lt was mad -Yes

This is for you

Thanks

What is it?

They said it's 150 years old

l got it in London this morning

lt's cute. l thought you were too busy to shop?

We were, till the Prime Minister's wife took a handful of tranquilisers

He cut the meeting short

-l thought we don't talk about that? -We don't

lf we do, l have a lot of questions

l want to be with you all the time

But...

-But? -l'm lying to Nina and the kids

l have to make a choice

So does everyone in three days

l've made my choice

-Was that a fareweIl gift? -No

l'm going to leave Nina

l want to be with you

All the time

Officially

No nonsense

Understand?

But that is not how it is...

-ls that ice skating thing tomorrow? -Yes. Dad is taking me, right?

-Yes -l'm going to practise the piano

Wear headphones, so you don't wake Magnus

OK

Hasn't she been playing Let It Be for two months now?

How's it coming along?

l don't see an international career in the cards for her

Darling...

...you really buy too much dessert

And pastry for breakfast. lt's for the kids, but l end up eating it

You always gain weight during an election

Hey, you!

Did l ask for honesty here?

"Voluptuous Birgitte Nyborg in an elegant black dress"

They wrote that after that premiere

So?

Black is slimming

Black is sophisticated and sexy

-VoIuptuous in black is bad -Look, darling. This is how l see it

You get the most fantastic arse during an election...

...and l try to live with that in my own slightly primitive way

Keep going

l can't. You've cut off the blood supply to my legs

You used to be really funny

-l still am really funny -You're losing your touch

lt's from Michael Laugesen

He wants me to drink champagne with Labour tomorrow

When l was young...

...the words "champagne" and "Labour" ruled each other out

Should l go?

How tactical do you want to be?

l'm trying to salvage the remains, but it can't look that way

Go. Do it

Make him retreat

Tell your voters you'd rather topple the government...

...than sacrifice the Opposition over a key issue

That will be hard to swallow

Wash it down with ice cream

-You are funny -A riot

Kasper, my usually smart ex...

...asked me...

...if l was seeing someone

l just ignored the question

l'm turning into a fantastic liar

My mum doesn't even know you exist. She will soon, though

"Meet my new boyfriend, Mum...

"...thirteen years older and married with two kids"

l've never been happier. l just thought you should know

You are so mean!

lf you're asleep, you're not getting any sex for a month

Ole

Ole, look at me

Ole, say something!

Come on, for God's sake!

lt's not funny, OK?

Svend Åge Saltum, the Freedom Party applauds Laugesen's remarks

lt's no secret that Labour needs to get back in touch...

...with their voters...

...many of whom are switching to us

Taking notes, Kasper?

Evening, Svend Åge

No, your rhetoric is crystal clear as always

What is it you do, Kasper?

My constituency wants me to hire a guy like you

But you know what?

l don't quite know exactly what it is that you do...

...to earn your undoubtedly grand salary

What do they call you again?

A spin doctor, right?

-Yes -But who is sick, Kasper?

Oh, excuse me

-Kasper Juhl -Kasper

What did people like you do before they invented the mobile phone?

Katrine, what's wrong?

I think he's dead

Breathe. What's wrong?

l don't know what to do

He's just lying there with his eyes open

-l've tried everything -Where are you?

Where are you?

Tell me where you are, and l'll be right over

20 Bredgade, please

He just went and died

l guess he must have been sick

So the guy you kept a secret from me was the Prime Minister's PR adviser?

How long have you been dating him?

Grab your stuff

Katrine, grab your stuff

Katrine, they can't find your things here

-You'll be fired -l don't care

No? You'll be accused of pillow talk

-We never told each other anything -No?

OK...

The taxi is waiting outside. Go home and leave this to me

-His wife and kids must not find out -Lots of people must not find out

-We can't just leave him here -Katrine! Come on

Let me handle this, OK?

Come on. Go and get in the taxi

l'll ring you later

You were home all night watching TV. You weren't here, OK?

You were never here

Hurry!

Get going

Emergency Services, how can l help you?

Hello?

Please turn it down!

Hello!

Turn it down!

Do l Iook OK?

Hanne, check your scarf. Your scarf is crooked

Thanks

There is a strange atmosphere here. People are in shock

The Liberal Party Secretary agreed to an interview later...

...about Ole Dahl

We should Iet Katrine do it

The problem is, l can't reach Katrine

l emailed her and sent a text

-She has gone off the radar -That's unheard of

-l just texted her those exact words -Hi, Hanne

-Ulrik here -Hi, Ulrik

l don't mean to criticise...

...but Katrine isn't the most stable person around

So how about letting me do the interview?

First of alI, did we ask you? No

Secondly, if you don't mean to criticise, what was that?

No, thanks. You're not doing the interview

Fuck you

Katrine has a different approach. And l don't mean to criticise, Ulrik

Great, and he is off... Was that really necessary, Hanne?

-He can't stop kissing my arse -He's a great journalist

No, he's available. That's different

He's a mediocre journalist who never goes in for the kill...

Turn it off. l can't stand her. l need to talk to Katrine

OK. Here comes the Prime Minister

So...

Good day to you all

l have a sad announcement

My close associate and friend of eleven years, Ole Dahl...

...died last night of a heart attack

The election is coming up in two days

l request that you do not use this tragedy to question...

...my own and the Liberal Party's capacity to carry on our campaign

You'd be questioning the professionalism...

...Ole DahI shouId be remembered for

Thank you

-Have you got a minute? -Of course

-Morning -Morning

What will happen after the election?

l'm finished as party leader, don't you think?

What if l told you l had some information...

...that could get you into office?

That sounds strange, but intriguing

The Prime Minister uses state funds for his private spending

-Who started that rumour? -l've seen the evidence

l've seen a Mulberry receipt for 71 ,800 kroner...

...charged to his official Eurocard issued by the ministry...

...and two cancelled Visa card receipts...

...proving his wife tried to make the same purchase

Where did you see them?

That's confidential

-Have you got them? -l can get them

Either we tell Hesselboe we have them and ask if he's ready to negotiate...

...or we go to the media and join the unified Opposition's outcry

-We're no longer with the Opposition -Or...

Or we leak it anonymously and wait for him to resign

And he will

-Maybe it's a misunderstanding -lt's a fact

Hesselboe billed the state for an extravagant bag and coat

lt's also a fact that his wife is unhappy

-He committed fraud -And you want me to blackmail him?

The Prime Minister has just lost his best adviser

-How dirty do you think l am? -Don't you understand?

We stand to take a beating. This is war

We can't let a chance like this slip away

l'd never forgive myself if l came to power in that way

ln that case, l doubt you ever will

Lindenkrone

Who says left-wingers can't be drop-dead gorgeous?

That's not your problem since you're not left-wing

You're fast. Aicha, good to see you

You'll find cold soft drinks at the bar

Help yourself

lt's all free

Great. Thanks

-Good to see you -Good to be here

Hi, there. Welcome. lt's an open bar...

-Birgitte, my dear -Michael

You have been on my mind these past 24 hours

-You too, Michael -Sounds like the start of a romance

Good to see you. Do you have a minute?

Of course

Help yourself to drinks. They are on the house

Off to battle The red flag in hand

ln these times Full of turmoil and strife

Close the door. Jesus!

The songs are the worst part of this job

The old party dinosaurs are putting pressure on me

These suburban bigots are ready to sell their votes to the Freedom Party

But l can't let them do that, or l won't become Prime Minister

You and the coalition have got to give me some space

l can't when you go back on our deal

We agreed to allow asylum seekers to work after six months

Stop nitpicking. They come here from banana republics torn by civil war

Even though they have been through hell, they can't even clean floors!

l'll ignore that

You broke a political deal three days before the election

Talking about emotions makes me thirsty

Birgitte

l need you to support my candidacy

-Your statements make it hard for me -l'll repay you...

Two more Cabinet posts than your number of seats warrant

Apart from Treasury and Foreign Affairs, take your pick

Come on

Tomorrow, we'll hold a joint press meeting where you support me

And I promise you we'll find jobs for a couple of asylum seekers...

...as long as you don't tell everyone

l understand your interest in a marriage of convenience

But l'm an old-fashioned girl, so my answer is no

l'll talk to you after the election

No deal. He won't take it back

You're making my job difficult

You'll probably be out of one soon

Kasper?

Yes?

Don't you recognise me?

No

We met at the coast

Of course! Let's get you some champagne

-OK -That is what you need

You're back early

l couldn't do it

lf we lose one or two seats, l'll resign at the convention

Any more, and l'll resign on the spot

Who says it will be that bad?

lt's time for you to pursue your career now

My five years are up, remember?

We had a deal

l thought you had forgotten our deal

Hardly. lt was my idea

Very modern of me, if l do say so myself

Five years for your career and five for mine

Even if you did find it silly

Well, it implies you're able to put your career on hold every five years

-We've managed -We've been lucky

What if Bill Gates had asked me to be CEO of Microsoft five years ago?

You'd have turned him down

Of course l would have

Somewhat more dignified than being voted out by the Danish people...

...like l'll be in two days

Are you gunning for some pity sex or what?

You'd be so much better at this job

No, because l wouldn't have been able to turn down Laugesen

Coming through

Thank you

Everyone speaks highly of you, Kasper

Because they don't know me

-Promise me you won't leave -Promises are alien to me

When a Cuban delegation came to visit us...

...we had to send them outside to smoke

Coming?

Fancy a cigarro cubano, compadre?

lf l were a cynic, l'd take a picture of that and sell it to the media

You're pissing on Parliament

Do you know what's worth pissing on?

This naive idea of a nation run by the people

The people don't run a bloody thing

A tiny privileged circle of people rule Denmark...

...from the corporate world, the media and a few politicians

As long as l'm part of that circle...

...they can call it anything they like

What do you have for me, Kasper?

l apologise on behalf of my leader for the no deal

-So sneak something in the back way -She's not fond of the back way

She's a nice girl, you see

How about you?

Do you want to work for the Prime Minister?

l doubt Hesselboe wants me to replace Ole Dahl

You think he will be re-elected?

-Not necessarily -No?

l know something

l know something that could make the right person Prime Minister...

...if used wisely

l'm a wise man, Kasper

l have an unpleasant announcement to make regarding Hanne Holm

As you may know...

...Hanne used to have a drinking problem

Yesterday l received an email saying that Hanne is drinking again...

...sent from one of our computers

TV1 cannot be accused of having a drunk...

...hosting the pre-election party leader debate...

...so l've been forced to discharge Hanne as of today

Now, we have an election to cover, so get to work

You, my office, now

We need to talk

Hi, there

-Where have you been? -l was sick

-Sick? -l would like to...

Answer your phone!

l should fire you over this

But we can't lose any more good journalists

Look, Katrine, this may sound like a promotion...

...but you can be bloody sure that it isn't

l want you to host the final debate tonight

Did you read my speech for the final debate tonight?

-Yes, it's fine -Good

Wear the black suit

lt looks good on TV and it's slimming

Shall we run through it?

lt comes off as a smart attempt to save a tactically difficult situation

Well done. lt is

l can't waste what may be my last appearance on tactics

Do you want a farewell speech? l can deliver one

lf l asked for a speech on capital punishment...

...you'd say, "For or against?"

l wasn't hired for my convictions

l'll be speaking to you tonight, then

Congratulations

Or aren't they in order?

Look, l've always respected girls who fuck their way to the top

At least it's a talent

l mean, they are good at fucking

But snitching...

...on people who do theirjobs...

...is such an ugly little Danish tradition...

...for which l hold no regard

-You think l told..? -Leave it!

Who is doing this? Who won us the debate?

-Hanne, l'd never... -Let go of me!

The worst thing is...

...l really quite liked you

Give up, Mum

Get lost! Out!

Dad, talk to her. She's too fat for that skirt

-The cab will be here in five minutes -lt will just have to wait

There

lf l push it down here...

...it doesn't show, does it?

Do l look OK?

The truth or the loving response?

The truth

Your arse is too big for that skirt. You'd need to lose five kilos at best

And the loving response?

The dry cleaner shrunk it. They apologise

Oh

OK, it's back to the old dress, then

Nothing else fits

But l can't wear this to a debate. Look

The other day...

...the kids and l were watching you on TV

Afterwards, Magnus asked me...

..."Dad, am l going to be as clever as Mum when l grow up?"

We're so proud of you. You do know that, don't you?

-Anyway, l need to put this on -So put it on

Well done

Katrine, you're 29 years old

You just snagged the final debate

Get in there and knock their socks off

l know you can

l keep crying, and l can't tell them why

They will put it down to nerves. Let's go. lt's the final debate

We'll go in the Batmobile

Come on

...check positions to make sure

Keep an eye on the background and the audience. Thanks

-Do my nerves show? -You're one sexy lady

Did you hear anything out there?

The Liberals and the Freedom Party seem cocky, you know?

Beware of Laugesen, the Labour guy

He's overexcited. He groped my arse

We'll slap a sexual harassment charge on him. Talk to me

750,000 Danes may vote differently this time

-Laugesen is after the 250,000... -Exactly

-They are drawing lots -Two minutes

Katrine, come here. You're going to be great...

...because you look fantastic...

...and you're a brilliant journalist

lf you aren't, it's my neck on the line, OK?

-The black suit is at the cIeaner's -You look good

Just relax and be yourself. And stick to the speech

Do you have a minute?

Don't use that information now

Are you mad?

ln ten. Katrine, on three. Katrine, you look hot

And four, three, two, one. Roll camera three

Dad, it's on now

Coming, coming

-OK -Come on

We're going to debate the key election issues

Each party leader will get two minutes...

...to deliver their closing remarks

We'lI turn off the microphones after two minutes

-And that goes for all of you -Don't give me that look

l promise to behave tonight

That would be a first, Svend Åge

-There's Mum. Hi, Mum! -Dad, that dress is embarrassing!

Come on now. We need to send Mum positive vibes

...that can't be a surprise

Lars Hesselboe has been Prime Minister for these past seven years

Michael Laugesen from Labour is after his job

You're both full of big election pledges...

...but let me just say on behalf of the women voters - size doesn't count

Welcome to the Final Debate, 2010

This is it. lt's time for the closing remarks from each party leader

We'll begin with Anne Sofie Lindenkrone

Thank you

l'm ashamed to be a Dane...

...in this selfish nation Hesselboe has created these past seven years

Amir Diwan will be on camera three

-ls Diwan spelt with a "W"? -Yes. That's confirmed

A vote for us is a vote for a green...

...and financially sound Denmark

Denmark, of course, needs a modern, well-trained military...

Hesselboe on three

Individual freedom and initiative...

...is what keeps the Danish economy going

Can we still take care of our senior citizens...

...when we have to take in criminal immigrants and refugees...

...who travel 4,000 miles?

Katrine, next will be Birgitte Nyborg on camera three

Roll three now

Thank you, Svend Åge Saltum

Second to last is Birgitte Nyborg. The floor is yours

Thank you

All of us here have become ever so professional

We know every question, because we check them off with the journalists

-The polls... -She's improvising

Katrine, that isn't her speech. She's improvising

...about our policies. All this decides our actions

l'm shocking my spin doctor, who is backstage right now...

...by diverting from my speech

l upset him by not wearing the right clothes, too

The trouble is...

...l've got a bit too fat for them

Zoom out and let's see the dress. Great. Stay with that

-We are who we are -Go to camera two

l believe we must own up to our mistakes...

...and admit it when there's something we don't know

I became a politician...

...because l once held strong views on how this world should be

l stilI do

l believe we're losing what keeps Denmark together

l believe, unlike the Freedom Party...

...that we do live in a multi-ethnic society...

...so it's a waste of time to discuss how to avoid it

l believe it's a myth that we're all equal...

...and share equal possibilities

These past seven years have seen the gap widen between rich and poor

The Prime Minister will most probably say...

..."Oh, but everyone is a master of his own fate"

But to believe that the free market...

...is the best cure for social inequality...

...is Iike believing that cars will cure the climate crisis

lt's not good enough

lf we're to create a new Denmark together...

...we have to invent a new way of communicating...

...and of doing poIitics

Words like socialism, liberalism and solidarity might just be words...

...describing the world of yesterday and not the world of tomorrow

A modern world is manifold...

...and our democracy shouId be, as well

A vote for the Moderates tomorrow is a vote for a new Denmark. Thank you

Thank you

Christ! Nyborg is on fire tonight, isn't she?

That's your mum. You can be proud of her

Let's move on

So, MichaeI Laugesen, top that

You can be sure l will. Thank you

l prepared a speech like the others...

...well, almost everyone else

But l can't deliver it

Not after having seen proof of what l must describe...

...as the Prime Minister's arrogance of power

For seven years, he has preached to voters about financial responsibility

But Lars Hesselboe...

...how does that add up when you let the state...

...finance your own overindulgence?

-What are you talking about? -This, Lars Hesselboe, is a receipt

You billed the state 70,000 kroner...

...for gifts to your wife, paid for by the Prime Minister

-Christ! -No

OK, zoom in on the receipts

What's going on? Keep going. Let's not interrupt

-70,000 kroner! -l want to speak

-Don't rules apply to us all? -They should

Camera three. Let the Prime Minister talk

Katrine, go over to him. Let him speak

Let's give Lars Hesselboe a chance to reply. What do you have to say?

l don't know what receipts he has, but what can l say?

This is not the right place to air them

ls this your signature? Have a look

-ls it? -Stop it!

l won't stand for your fabricated criminal accusations...

-Take responsibility for your actions -Talk to my lawyer

l'm leaving this debate now

-lf that isn't a plea of guilt... -Follow him out. Come on

All the way out. l don't care about the aesthetics!

Thank you, Michael Laugesen. l'll have to stop you there

The debate is over. Thank you

This debate came to a somewhat surprising end, l must say

Tune in later for more

l wish you aIl a good election

And camera two

-We're off -All right! Jesus Christ!

Seriously, listen up!

That was great TV, girls and boys

Bloody great!

You were great. l'm sure my daughter will want your autograph now

Can l get it later?

-Of course -Thanks

Thank you

How did Laugesen know?

Come in at nine tomorrow and clear your desk

-Bye-bye -Bye

Bye

Today, the Danes will decide...

...who is going to rule Denmark for the next four years

The polls aren't painting a clear enough picture...

...after yesterday's final debate...

...dubbed the most chaotic ever

Several commentators...

THE PRlME MlNlSTER STANDS ACCUSED

We'd have made a good pair in the long run

Spare me the emotions. That's my field

My keys

And...

...your phone

The computer and the campaign documents are there

l told security l'd take your lD card before you leave Parliament

Thank you

Birgitte!

The Labour top brass are washing their hands of Laugesen

The dramatic debate on TV last night...

...is sending shockwaves throughout Labour

Respected former leader, Hardy Eriksen...

...calls Laugesen's behaviour at the final debate a disgrace

"l no longer support Laugesen's leadership," Hardy Eriksen says

And now...

This can go any which way

We had better look sharp tonight

MUM

According to the first exit polls which are surprising...

...the Moderates are tonight's winners...

...with over eight additional seats in the new Parliament

Mum, you're eight points ahead

Seats, you idiot

-Don't tease him -But it's true

lt's true. lt just came in

l hate this

l hate this, l hate this, l hate this

-Not now, Phillip. l'm in hell -Birgitte

l made the dry cleaner buy you a new one...

...seeing as how he shrunk the old one

l love you

Things are heating up. We expect Labour leader...

We're still waiting for the key figures in this election...

Are you waiting for me, or..?

No, wait. Let him go in first

-Why? -Mum deserves to be on TV, too

Prime Minister Hesselboe has just arrived

How do you feel about the result?

l'm shocked that this misunderstanding...

...has had such grave political implications

ls it a mistake? Your Iawyer hasn't repudiated the claim...

...that your wife billed the state 70,000 kroner

-l hear the police are involved -l assure you, there's no truth in it

Will you continue as Prime Minister?

OK

HesseIboe hasn't been able to disprove my evidence

He committed fraud and must pay. l don't regret a thing

-Will you become Prime Minister? -Will we get a new Prime Minister?

l'd like to direct your attention to my wife's dress

The dress is ten years old and cost 375 kroner at our local shop

Here comes one of tonight's winners, Moderate leader, Birgitte Nyborg

Remember this, darling

Have a good evening

The Moderate Party is sky-rocketing

Birgitte Nyborg's party have gained ten more seats

This is crazy! We've gained ten seats, Birgitte

What if that doesn't make a difference and Hesselboe has enough?

He lost twelve seats. He has to resign. The door is open!

Thank you

-We're going home -l want to see the result

You look exhausted. Just look at your brother

-Are you OK with this? -Yes. You look like a stateswoman!

See you

Come along, kids

And the success continues in the constituency

Two more seats...

We now have the national result

There is no doubt that tonight, Denmark has seen a landslide victory

The two major opponents, Laugesen and Hesselboe, are the two losers

The winner is without a doubt the Moderate Party

Fifteen seats. Really? l just don't understand it

lt's the spirit of the times!

This is quite simply the beginning of something new

Now, go in there and thank them...

...and lead them, because they want to be led by you

-What if l don't know how to? -You'll learn it along the way

Thank you

Birgitte! Birgitte!

We've come a long way

Commentators say the people voted against Labour and the Liberals...

...because of the showdown between Laugesen and Hesselboe...

...and that void was filled by Birgitte Nyborg...

Coming?

Torben is asking for you. He's about to make a speech

l'll be right in

Katrine, come on. Seriously. l'm singing your praises

What's wrong?

There, there...

DENMARK HAS MADE lTS CHOlCE - DECENCY LlES lN THE MlDDLE

Thanks

Hi

l didn't buy any pastries

They want me for Prime Minister