The Social Democratic Party in the Danish Election

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Migration is actually playing a far less important role in this election than in previous ones. Anti-immigration arguments for the far right have been increasingly accepted and even co-opted by some on the left like Metaphredrickson. But that said, the social democrats currently enjoy a healthy lead in the polls. Studies show Danes are among the most intolerant Europeans when it comes to migration.

In the next instalment of our American midterms series we visit Rhode Island to see how inflation—at its highest since the early Reagan era—is affecting people’s lives, and their voting intentions. Denmark’s refugee policies are surprisingly hostile, and surprisingly popular. And our correspondent assesses the latest album and the legacy of Keith Jarrett, one of the world’s greatest living pianists. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer