Danish premier in close race to win vote shaped by Trump

Sanne Wass and Sara Sjolin, Bloomberg News on Mar 24, 2026

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Danish parliamentary election had the country’s main political rivals in a virtual tie, complicating the chances for a re-election of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

The premier’s Social Democrats held a clear lead in a vote shaped by Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland, but projections by Denmark’s main broadcasters showed the traditional left- and right-leaning groups in a dead heat after about a half of the votes were counted.

The left bloc was on track for as many as 83 seats in the 179-member legislature, and the right-leaning bloc for as many as 80 seats in projections by DR and TV2.

If confirmed by results of the election, the outcome still leaves both short of a clear majority, likely giving Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen of the centrist Moderates the role of kingmaker.

Frederiksen currently governs in a rare cross-bloc coalition and would likely seek to explore similar constellations to secure a third term if a majority with her traditional allies doesn’t materialize. She could also reach out to the representatives from Greenland and Faroe Islands.

Failure to win sufficient backing could open the way for alternative coalition talks that may ultimately lead to a different prime minister.

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With assistance from Christian Wienberg and Stefani Reynolds.

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