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Mette Frederiksen forms new government in Denmark, retains power after crisis with Trump over Greenland
2026-06-01 23:48:42 / BOTA
The leader of Denmark's Social Democrats, Mette Frederiksen, announced today that she has reached an agreement to form a center-left coalition government, thus maintaining control over power amid a crisis in relations with Donald Trump over Greenland.
This agreement for a minority cabinet secures Frederiksen a third consecutive term as prime minister, ending months of uncertainty following the March election, where 12 parties won seats in the Danish parliament.
"I went to the King and announced that after long negotiations a government can be formed," Frederiksen told reporters.
Her center-left coalition lost its majority in the March 24 vote as Danes reacted to the rising cost of living crisis. However, the Social Democrats remained the largest group in parliament with 38 of the 179 seats, up from 50 previously.
After more than two months of negotiations, with the Social Democrats and the right-wing Liberals seeking to lead a new government, it was Frederiksen, 48, who secured the necessary support from the parties in parliament.
“It is a governing platform for the people who are in Denmark, for the generations to come and also for the animals,” she said.
Animal protection was one of the main topics of debate during the election campaign. The government's overall priorities will be presented on Tuesday, while ministers will be appointed on Wednesday, Frederiksen added.
The government's immediate to-do list includes diplomatic talks over Greenland, which Trump has threatened to annex, as well as rapidly strengthening Denmark's military capabilities as security in Europe deteriorates due to Russia's war in Ukraine.
In addition to the Social Democrats, the new government will also consist of the Social Liberals, the Left Greens, and the Center Moderates, basing the parliamentary majority primarily on the Red-Green-Left Alliance, but may also seek support from other parties for individual votes.
The new government marks a shift to the left for Frederiksen, who over the past four years led an unusual left-right coalition with the Social Democrats, Moderates and Liberals.
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