US EditionDenmark’s ‘kingmaker’ could decide who will lead its next government after inconclusive election
The centrist Moderates hold 14 crucial seats, making them kingmakers in coalition talks after no party secured the 90-seat majority needed in Denmark's fractured parliament.
- On Tuesday, Denmark's parliamentary elections concluded without a clear majority for any party, leaving the Scandinavian country's government formation to upcoming negotiations.
- Center-Left Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the election in February after polling fluctuations earlier this year, though her Social Democrats and their partners lost ground compared to 2022.
- Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen now serves as kingmaker, as his centrist Moderates hold 14 seats, making them essential for either the red bloc or blue bloc to reach the 90-seat majority.
- Following the outgoing government's resignation Wednesday, party leaders must now negotiate to overcome campaign 'tripwires' within the 179-seat Folketing to secure a stable coalition.
- Danish election expert Rune Stubager expects Frederiksen to survive for a third term, though forming a new government requires parties to compromise on campaign positions.
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Denmark PM resigns — but remains frontrunner in power battle
Denmark’s PM Frederiksen has resigned following a deadlocked election, triggering coalition talks. Despite a weak result, her party remains the largest, keeping her in contention to form the next government as negotiations begin
The ruling social democrats and the right-wing liberal party Venstre are losing out in the election in Denmark. Lars Løkke Rasmussen's moderates are now becoming king-maker.
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