Leader of Danish party quits after admitting sexual harassment
Morten Ostergaard initially said his party had dealt with the matter, and refused to identify the offender, but on Wednesday he owned up
08 October 2020 - 10:23
One of Denmark’s most powerful politicians is stepping down after trying to keep secret an episode in which he sexually harassed a younger female colleague.
Morten Ostergaard, the leader of the Social Liberals, said he had “betrayed the trust” of his party members...
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