Denmark’s opposition bloc wins election
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Denmark’s centre-right opposition bloc led by Lars Loekke Rasmussen has beaten the governing coalition after a close general election

May 15, 1964: Lars Loekke Rasmussen born in Vejle, Denmark

Early life: Serves as president of youth branch of Venstre (Liberal Party of Denmark) from 1986-89.Graduates from law school in 1992.Works as consultant from 1990-95

1994: Enters Danish Parliament

Red (centre-left) bloc of Helle Thorning-Schmidt: 85

Social Democrats (A): 47

Danish Social Liberal Party (B): 8

Socialist People’s Party (F): 7

Red-Green Alliance (Ø): 14

The Alternative (Å): 9

1998: Appointed mayor of eastern county of Frederiksborg, and deputy chairman of Venstre party

2001: Joins cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen when Venstre wins power. Serves as Interior and Health Minister, then Finance Minister

2009: Becomes prime minister after Fogh Rasmussen is appointed Secretary General of NATO

2011: Loses election to centre-left bloc under Helle Thorning-Schmidt

Jun 18, 2015: Rasmussen’s right-wing bloc wins general election with 52.3 percent of vote, but support for Venstre drops 7.2 percent. Far-right Danish People’s Party becomes second largest party in parliament
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SEATS IN NEW PARLIAMENT

Blue (centre-right) bloc of Lars Loekke Rasmussen: 90

Venstre (V): 34 

Danish People’s Party (O): 37

Liberal Alliance (I): 13

Conservative People’s Party (C): 6

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175 seats
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Source: Wire agencies

Picture: Getty Images

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