Berlingske Opinion: Søren Gade plays Danish foreign minister – he should stop

Søren Gade, the former speaker of the Danish parliament, is criticized for leveraging his role as chairman of Esbjerg Port to challenge the current government. The editorial in Berlingske argues that Gade has consistently used his position at the large Danish port as a platform to confront political critics, a practice he now seems intent on continuing.

For years, Gade, who also previously chaired the parliament, has reportedly used his association with Esbjerg Port to assert himself against opposition. The article suggests this pattern is now being directed towards the government, implying a disruptive use of his influence outside his primary political responsibilities.

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Søren Gade has for years used his job as chairman of Esbjerg Port as a long finger right in the face of all his critics.

The editorial expresses a clear disapproval of Gade's actions, framing them as an unnecessary and provocative use of his secondary role. It directly calls on him to stop using his position at the port to create political friction and challenge the government, suggesting it undermines constructive political discourse.

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Apparently, the now former chairman of the Folketing insists on continuing to use his side occupation as chairman of one of the country's largest ports to challenge first the Folketing and now the government.