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Frederiksen secures third term as Danish PM
Denmark's acting prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, will form a centre-left minority coalition government after 69 days of negotiations following an inconclusive March election, her office confirmed on Tuesday.
Coalition composition and royal approval
The new government will include Frederiksen's Social Democrats, the Socialist People's Party, the centre-left Radikale Venstre, and the centrist Moderates. King Frederik X is expected to formally receive the cabinet at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen on Wednesday morning, according to a palace statement.
The announcement came after Frederiksen met the King aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog, where he was staying during summer travels.
Election results and political landscape
The March vote saw 12 parties win seats, with Frederiksen's Social Democrats securing 21.9% of the vote-their weakest performance since 1903. The party lost 12 seats, leaving it with 38 in the 179-seat parliament, far short of a majority.
The main opposition, the right-wing Liberal Party Venstre, also recorded its worst result in over a century, winning just 10.1% of the vote. Meanwhile, the far-right Danish People's Party more than tripled its support to 9%.
Key challenges ahead
Frederiksen's government will face pressing domestic and international issues, including U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated calls for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Trump has cited its strategic importance for U.S. national security.
Domestically, the coalition must address rising living costs, economic concerns, and welfare reforms. Voters have also prioritized animal rights, pesticide contamination in drinking water linked to pig farming, and agriculture's environmental impact.
Frederiksen's statement
"We look forward to sharing more about our political agenda tomorrow. It's a plan that benefits the people of Denmark, future generations, and our animals."
Mette Frederiksen, via Instagram
Next steps
The new cabinet will be presented on Wednesday, with Frederiksen expected to outline the coalition's priorities in a formal address.
