From 19–21 September, Denmark’s Radikale Venstre gathered for their national congress, uniting members, elected officials and activists under the theme of the green transition.
At the heart of the weekend’s debates stood a major new political initiative, “Bye Bye Black Energy,” a comprehensive plan to free Denmark from fossil fuels by 2035. The roadmap calls for ending sales of new fossil-fuelled cars from 2028, phasing out the gas grid, massively scaling up renewable energy and investing heavily in public transport, electrification and the green fund.
In his keynote address, party Leader Martin Lidegaard framed the plan as a generational contract. Speaking under the title “Now it’s Augusta’s turn”, referring to a 21-year-old student, he underscored Denmark’s duty to pass on a society at least as good as the one it inherited.
“We are going to the elections on a new generational contract. A contract where we promise to give our children and young people a society at least as good as the one we ourselves got,” Lidegaard said.
Throughout the congress, members highlighted that ambitious climate action and biodiversity protection are not only a moral responsibility but also a driver of green jobs, lower energy costs and European competitiveness. Workshops and debates explored how Denmark’s leadership can help the EU meet its climate goals and secure sustainable growth.
With “Bye Bye Black Energy”, Radikale Venstre sets a clear goal for the future: a fossil-free Denmark by 2035, proving that bold climate ambition and economic opportunity can go hand in hand.
Photo: Radikale Venstre