De kom chokerede ind på Christiansborg – blev det som de troede?

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Two new MPs, a musician and a sociologist, reflect on their shocking election to Denmark's parliament four years ago.

The episode begins with host Karoline Trenberg introducing the context: four years ago, two new MPs, Katrine Daggaard and Helene Brudensholt, were elected and interviewed on the podcast. Katrine is a rhythmic musician elected for Liberal Alliance, and Helene is a sociologist elected for Alternativet. They discuss their first days at Christiansborg, describing feelings of shock and excitement upon entering the historic building. Helene notes that it took about a year to feel competent in the role, learning tools like negotiation and questioning. Katrine emphasizes the privilege of the workplace, including perks like a hairdresser, but both stress the importance of setting boundaries with media and family to avoid burnout. Helene shares that newcomers can achieve significant influence by challenging veteran MPs' assumptions, citing examples where she pushed through policies others thought impossible. Katrine details her work in social care, using individual cases to expose structural issues and collaborating with journalists to drive change. Helene highlights her achievements in animal rights, such as establishing a citizen panel for animal welfare. Both acknowledge frustrations, like the power of municipalities and the Finance Ministry blocking initiatives, and Helene expresses disappointment at not being re-elected but sees it as a chance for a break. They offer advice to new MPs: speak up, as their voices are equally valuable, and seek support across party lines. The episode concludes with reflections on their different post-election paths and gratitude for the experience.

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