The Danish People's Party (Dansk Folkeparti, DF) is a nationalist and right-wing populist political party in Denmark, founded in 1995 by dissident members of the Progress Party, including Pia Kjærsgaard, who became its first leader. The party emerged in response to internal conflicts within the Progress Party and quickly positioned itself as a strong voice against immigration, advocating for strict border controls, assimilation policies for immigrants, and preservation of Danish cultural identity. It has been influential in Danish politics since the 1990s, particularly from the late 1990s onward, by providing parliamentary support to center-right minority governments, notably under Prime Ministers Poul Nyrup Rasmussen and later Anders Fogh Rasmussen, influencing legislation on welfare, EU skepticism, and immigration restrictions.

Ideologically, the DF combines economic liberalism with social conservatism, emphasizing low taxes, reduced bureaucracy, and protection of the welfare state for Danish citizens while opposing further European integration and multiculturalism. The party has been criticized for its anti-Islam rhetoric and policies perceived as xenophobic, leading to controversies such as accusations of racism and Islamophobia. Under leaders like Kjærsgaard (1995-2012) and subsequent figures including Kristian Thulesen Dahl, the DF achieved significant electoral success, peaking at 25 seats in the Folketing in 2007, but faced declines in later elections due to competition from other right-wing parties.

Despite its reduced influence in recent years, with only 5 seats in the 2022 election, the DF remains a key player in Denmark's fragmented political landscape, often acting as a kingmaker in coalition negotiations. It has international ties to similar populist movements and has been linked to lobbying efforts, such as those involving figures like Anders Gravers. The party's platform continues to focus on sovereignty, anti-immigration measures, and criticism of supranational bodies like the EU.