Frank Jensen

2020-10-19T17:30:01+00:00

Mayor of Copenhagen steps down over sexual harassment

Frank Jensen, mayor of Copenhagen since 2010, resigned on Monday following several allegations of sexual harassment. Jensen will also step down from his role as deputy leader of Denmark's governing Social Democratic Party.

Jensen's exit came after two women said they were sexually harassed at social events by Jensen in 2012 and 2017, respectively with both saying he touched them without consent.

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, called Jensen’s resignation the "right decision" in a Facebook post and told the local news agency Ritzau it is "obvious" there are problems in the Social Democratic Party that must change immediately.

Cookies🍪

Our website uses scripts, such as cookies, to technically provide the site ("essential scripts") and third-party website tracking technologies to provide and continually improve our services and display advertisements based on the perceived interests of users. By clicking the "Accept All" button, the website visitor agrees to the activation of all scripts. Essential cookies are also executed without the consent. The consent can be revoked or changed at any time with effect for the future. By clicking the "Reject" button, only essential cookies are used. In our data protection policy, we provide detailed information about the type and scope of data processing.

Accept All Reject