Kasper's past returns to haunt him as he clears out his parents former home, whilst the Freedom Party suggest lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 12. A move that reveals fundamental differences in the coalition parties.
Kruse's outburst in the pre-election debate proves fatal to the Moderates and the New Democrats pick up more than double the predicted seats. Suddenly, Birgitte is being courted by both the left and right wing coalition groups.
Troels Hoxenhaven exploits the hijack of a Danish ship by Somali pirates to try and raise his profile. However, sexual indiscretions by both Hoxenhaven and Birgitte Nyborg force a confrontation with Ekspres editor Laugesen.
Birgitte is on a month's leave to care for her family. Labour Party Chairman Hans-Christian Thorsen positions himself to replace her - does she still want the job? Kaspar and Katrine face a difficult decision in their relationship.
After the leaks to the Moderates, Birgitte decides that the New Democrats need to distinguish themselves from the Moderates. So in a debate she launches a bold attack on their leader Jacob Kruse - will her strategy work?
A year after taking office, the prime minister's approval ratings are low, her government is in internal conflict, and her marriage is hanging by a thread. As she prepares for another year in parliament, what can be saved?
Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg must appoint a new EU Commissioner. Sejro would seem the obvious choice, but Birgitte is surprised when he not only turns down the post but sees it as a personal slight. Who can she appoint?
The peace talks between North and South Kharun begin in Copenhagen but Birgitte has her work cut out for her as first an outbreak of fresh fighting, then Chinese involvement and finally media revelations threaten the talks.
Laura's illness becomes much worse and Birgitte agrees to her daughter being admitted to a private hospital. But Birgitte's own tax reforms cause issues sparking a media circus, forcing the Prime Minister to make a shock decision.