Radikale Venstre (Radical Left / RV)

EU RANK: 19 (Tier 1: Top performance)

Radikale Venstre is a centrist, social-liberal party positioned between left and right, advocating progressive social policies, environmental protection, strong EU integration, and civil liberties. The party emphasises individual freedoms, secular values, and democratic participation. Radikale Venstre maintains a consistent position as a centrist force in Danish politics, appealing to educated, progressive voters concerned with individual rights and European cooperation.

Disinformation and alternative media

Radikale Venstre relies on social media, mainstream outlets, and participatory digital engagement rather than controlling traditional media. The party frames civil liberties, transparency, and evidence-based policy as core issues and has been supportive of fact-checking initiatives and independent journalism. Research notes that Radikale Venstre politicians have occasionally been targets of disinformation campaigns, particularly around EU and immigration policy, but the party does not initiate such campaigns. Disinformation and alternative media risk is low.

Foreign influence and external alignments

Radikale Venstre is strongly pro-EU and pro-NATO, supports robust engagement with democratic allies, and advocates deep integration within European governance frameworks. The party backs support for Ukraine and democratic movements abroad and calls for strengthening democratic resilience against authoritarian pressures. There is no evidence of financial or organisational ties to hostile foreign states. Foreign influence risk is low.

Media capture, advertising and public service media

Radikale Venstre does not own major media and has limited roots in oligarchic business networks. The party has consistently advocated for transparent media appointments and safeguarding public broadcasters from political interference. Party members and candidates have supported stronger conflict-of-interest rules and more transparent criteria for media funding and advertising. Media capture risk is low.

Corruption, litigation and institutional integrity

Litigation over 2015–2025 shows no major corruption cases centred on Radikale Venstre’s national leadership. The party’s funding relies on public subsidies and private donations, with transparent reporting practices. Radikale Venstre has been supportive of anti-corruption measures, including lobbying registers and open-contracting standards. Corruption and institutional integrity risk is low.

Press freedom, harassment and treatment of media

Radikale Venstre has consistently supported independent public-service media and investigative journalism. The party opposes attempts by political interests to pressure or restructure media outlets and has defended journalists facing legal harassment. Party figures support legislative safeguards for editorial independence and source protection. Press freedom and harassment risk is low.

Dimension	Risk level	Short justification
Disinformation and alternative media	Low	Social-liberal party supportive of fact-checking and transparency; targets rather than sources of disinformation.
Foreign influence and external alignments	Low	Strongly pro-EU/NATO, backs democratic allies and Ukraine support, no hostile-state ties.
Media capture and advertising / PSB control	Low	No media assets; promotes transparent appointments and safeguarding of public broadcasters.
Corruption and institutional integrity risk	Low	No major scandals; supports open contracting and lobbying transparency reforms.
Press freedom and harassment of media	Low	Defends public-service media and journalists, opposes political pressure on media outlets.