Denmark’s Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen has announced a new agreement to form a centre-left coalition government, securing a third consecutive term as prime minister following months of political negotiations.
Frederiksen said the deal was reached after lengthy talks between multiple parties in the Danish parliament, ending a period of uncertainty after the March election, in which 12 parties won seats.
“I have been to see His Majesty the King and announced that a government can be formed after long negotiations,” she told reporters.
The Social Democrats emerged as the largest party with 38 of the 179 parliamentary seats, though they lost their previous majority amid voter concerns over rising living costs.
The new minority government will include the Social Democrats, the Social Liberals, the Left Greens, and the centrist Moderates, and is expected to rely on support from other parties in parliament to pass key legislation.
Frederiksen said the coalition’s priorities will be unveiled on Tuesday, with ministerial appointments expected on Wednesday.
She also noted that the government platform is designed to serve both current and future generations, adding that animal welfare was among the key issues raised during negotiations.
The administration is expected to focus on several urgent issues, including diplomatic tensions over Greenland and increased defence spending amid broader European security concerns linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Relations with the United States have also been strained in recent months following comments by President Donald Trump regarding Greenland, which sparked diplomatic unease in Copenhagen.
The new government is expected to rely on a fragile parliamentary balance, seeking support from both left-leaning and centrist parties to maintain stability in the coming term.