Borgen

Epigraph: "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln The Moderates lose the election after Kruse's outburst against Nyborg during the last debate on TV1. The New Democrats manage to capture 13 seats and are needed for a majority in parliament. Both the Red (left-leaning) and Blue (right-leaning) coalition try to pull the New Democrats into their government. Birgitte tries to negotiate but does not have a preference for either coalition. The vice-chairwoman of the Freedom party wants to join the Red coalition and Birgitte is asked again to support them. She is offered the post of Prime Minister. This presents her with a dilemma. In the end she joins the Blue coalition and the series ends with Birgitte going to her new cabinet as minister of foreign affairs.

Birgitte Nyborg, facing her first election as party leader, heads in her own direction.